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Vater 5A Nylon Tip Hickory Drum Sticks, Pair

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Arrives Wednesday, May 22
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Size: Los Angeles 5A


Style: Nylon Tip


Features

  • Nylon tip
  • Size: 5A
  • Very well balanced stick
  • Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums
  • L 16" D . 570"

Description

The Vater brand was officially established in November of 1991, but the Vater family history with drumsticks started decades earlier, in the basement of boston's legendary Jack's drum Shop. There, Alan and Ron's grandfather jack Adams, hand turned drumsticks for the drummers like Buddy rich as early as 1956. In the early to mid 1980's, the Vater Brothers began producing private- label drumsticks alongside sticks for Vic Firth and Zildjian. A few years of this LED to the brothers deciding to move their business to a new factory in Holbrook mA. Over the past decade, the Vater family and product line has expanded greatly, introducing innovative products such as the splash stick and acoustic, and welcoming renowned drummers like Chad Smith, Stewart Copeland, and Josh freeze. At Vater, our goal is simple. . . To produce the very best drumsticks and percussion accessories in the world.


Item Weight: 3.52 ounces


Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 1.7 x 1.6 inches


Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: VH5AN


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: May 5, 2007


Size: Los Angeles 5A


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  • Drumstick Crack ☹️
Size: Los Angeles 5A Style: Nylon Tip
My husband is the drummer at our church and needed a new pair before Sunday. So the package was delivered as stated and within the timeframe. The weight and feel of the drumstick is great as my husband describes. Here lies the issue, as you can see in the photo posted, it was delivered with a visible crack. Which explains why I only gave the merchant 4 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2023 by Sherry Thompson-Yates Sherry Thompson-Yates

  • Vater kills it as always
Size: Los Angeles 5A Style: Nylon Tip
Been playing drums for a long time. Vater sticks have always been a go to for me and these sticks meet every expectation I have
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2023 by Maddrummerhef

  • I love these!!
Size: 5A Stretch Style: Wood tip
I absolutely love these drumsticks!! The extra little bit of length allows me to sit back and be more relaxed when I play. There's not much noticable difference in weight, either. They feel very similar to a regular 5A. I only wish they lasted longer, and had a rubberized grip like some other sticks I like...but, definitely not near as much!! That addition would make these absolutely perfect!! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023 by Lee Roy

  • Good for the price, but definitely not highest quality
Size: Los Angeles 5A Style: Nylon Tip
I was very excited to get a pair of nylon tip drumsticks at a reasonable price, especially after reading all the positive reviews. At a glance, these look nice, they feel good in the hand and the weight feels ok. However, once you look (feel) closer you notice the much lower level of finish an polish on the butt an the neck of the sticks, then on the rest of he body. Disappointing quality overall. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023 by Daniel Zhitnitsky

  • Nice sticks for a beginner.
Size: Los Angeles 5A Style: Nylon Tip
Came as described.
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023 by Jay Johnson

  • These are my every day sticks.
Size: Los Angeles 5A Style: Nylon Tip
I use these sticks for pep and concert band. I love them and they make a great sound!
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022 by Dan Guirand

  • Great for electronic drums
Size: Los Angeles 5A Style: Nylon Tip
I'm a relatively new drummer with a Roland TD-1K electronic kit, so the only other sticks I have experience with are Vic Firth, and while I like the Vics, I like the Vaters more. They feel thicker and sturdier, which I can't exactly explain because they're almost the same dimensions and weight as the Vic Firth 5AN. The primary difference is that the taper on the Vaters starts about half an inch higher up the shaft and doesn't go as thin as the Vics, and the head is larger. This slight bit of extra weight at the head lets the stick do more work for me without me having to put effort into hitting the drum head. Plus they're made in the US, and I buy American whenever I can. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020 by D.Zimmerman

  • My favorite brand
Size: Los Angeles 5A Style: Nylon Tip
Ive been a drummer for 40+ years, play everything from metal to blues, and I love these sticks. Played every brand and always end up with more Vater.
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2021 by Marissa Montgomery

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