{"product_id":"vater-american-hickory-drumsticks-5b-nylon-tip","title":"Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - 5B - Nylon Tip","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBright and Balanced – The Vater VH5BN 5B Nylon Tip Drumsticks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with acorn tip. Versatile stick. Oval nylon tip for a bright sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVery responsive and comfortable stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalanced feel with acorn tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOval nylon tip delivers bright sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vater makes the best sticks out there by far and if it wasn't for them I'd just be air drumming!! I choose the 5B because it's not too skinny and not too fat, I get the power and the speed that I need.\" - Brann Dailor [Mastodon]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"There's only one stick that can deliver the Death Punch and it's Vater! I need a stick that's the perfect balance of weight, length and durability. The only one I've found that delivers is the Vater 5B.\" - Jeremy Spencer [Five Finger Death Punch]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The only stick that can stand up to the abuse night after night\" - Kent Diimmel [In This Moment]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"My stick of choice has changed extremely little over my 25+ years as a drummer. The Vater 5B allows me enough girth for power and loudness while allowing just the right lightness for jazz and other dynamic playing.\" – Claude Coleman [Ween\/Eagles of Death Metal]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLength: 16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrip: 0.605 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Vater\u003cbr\u003eModel: VH5BN\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I399257-N-15-WHXE\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 641652015013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vater","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41829546917951,"sku":"I399257-N","price":13.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0972\/9087\/files\/9afc3095-1f70-4041-a53d-2289374ad753.jpg?v=1751066866","url":"https:\/\/chucklevins.com\/products\/vater-american-hickory-drumsticks-5b-nylon-tip","provider":"Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}