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Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 55A

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  • Model X55A. Tip Shape -Tear Drop
  • Length: 16.5"
  • Diameter: 0.580"
  • An extended version of our popular 5A/5B hybrid, the 55A.
  • Wood Tip

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An extended version of our popular 5A/5B hybrid, the 55A.


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American Classic Extreme 55A Drumsticks

An extended version of our popular 5A/5B hybrid, the 55A. For over 30 years, the American Classic drumstick series has been the popular choice of countless drummers. As successful as the American Classic series has been, players throughout the world continue to request longer versions of some popular models. “Extreme” models within the American Classic series each feature an extra 1/2″ of length, providing extra reach and power!

TRADITION AND VIC FIRTH STYLE

The American Classic line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs, the Classics are turned from select hickory — a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. The tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response.

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Diameter .580" | 1.47cm
Length 16.5" | 41.91cm
Taper Medium
Tip Shape Tear Drop
Tip Material Hickory
Finish Lacquer

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Customers like the quality, durability, comfort, and fit of the drumsticks. For example, they mention that they're made of good wood, provide unique comfort to hands, and are the perfect size for their hands. That said, opinions are mixed on the weight.

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8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sticks. They mention that it's a perfect stick, made of good wood, and is a nice one for performing.

"Agree with many that these are a great all around stick. Balance is good and they're comfy to hold. Ok for a medium stick...." Read more

"Wonderful, thank you. Very fast shipping, quality as expected and stated by seller, not a single complaint. Will order again and again!..." Read more

"The protection was soooooooo perfect and so is the production!Good wood, really a nice one for performing.JUST A LITTLE HEAVY." Read more

"Great stick!!" Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers like the fit of the instrument parts and accessories. They mention that it's the perfect size between a 5B and a 5. They also appreciate the extra length that you get on the X model.

"...I like the extra length they have...." Read more

"I've used these sticks for about 15 years on drum kit. They are the perfect size between a 5B and a 5A. I also love the extra length that you get..." Read more

"Love this size drumstick. they have the extra length i love and are thicker then the 5a which i need for durability...." Read more

"I love these sticks. They are the prefect size for my hands...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the sticks provide unique comfort to their hands while executing orchestrated. They say the sticks feel great, have a classic feel, and are comfortable to hold. Customers also say the longer stick allows them to relax while playing.

"...Balance is good and they're comfy to hold. Ok for a medium stick...." Read more

"For whatever reason these model of sticks provide for a unique comfort to hands while executing orchestrated rudiments around the drumset from..." Read more

"...Their feel and playability are classic. And they are clearly the standard by which any drumstick is to be judged." Read more

"This longer stick allows me to relax while playing. I don't have to swing as hard.... It does all the work." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the durability of the instrument parts and accessories. They mention that it has very little wear and no breakage.

"Very durable" Read more

"...They had the right amount if weight to them and felt really solid...." Read more

"...a month of banging around on them there is very little wear and no breakage. This will be my go to stick for the foreseeable future." Read more

8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the stick. Some mention that it has the right amount of weight to it and feels really solid, while others say that it seems too light weight and feels hollow.

"I love these sticks. The 5As were my old goto. They had the right amount if weight to them and felt really solid...." Read more

"This size/weight is perfect!" Read more

"...However I have ordered sticks and when I get them they seem way too light weight and feel hollow. That is the only drawback to ordering sticks online." Read more

"Perfect weight for someone who wants the reach of the extreme lengths, and just a tad bit more weight. I will be using these from now on." Read more

More fragile than the “extreme” leads on
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More fragile than the “extreme” leads on
Bought 2 pair over the weekend, delivered in a timely manner the following Tuesday (it is amazon after all), 2/4 sticks were broken by Friday. Not sure if it was just a faulty batch or if any of the shipping conditions added to their fragility, but after a couple days of no more than an hour or two of jamming mostly dynamic but not too loud sorta mathy-emo-jazzy-alt-rock-nonsense, one of the pairs is already broken. I’m no stranger to breaking sticks and am a lifelong user of Vic Firth, I’ve played the extreme line many times before and they usually last me at least a few months, but how quickly these let me down just felt wrong.
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