{"product_id":"vater-american-hickory-drumsticks-keg-5b-wood-tip","title":"Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - Keg 5B - Wood Tip","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePower and Precision – The Vater American Hickory Keg 5B Drumsticks with Wood Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame dimensions as Vater’s standard 5B but with a keg\/barrel shaped tip for a defined cymbal articulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeg-style tip enhances cymbal articulation and definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard 5B dimensions with increased tone presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for dynamic control in medium to high-volume settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“The shortened strike faces of the keg tips gave cymbal hits significantly more definition than the acorn tips I compared them to, and they also seemed to open up my toms, allowing extra low-end presence. I found both the 5A and 5B Kegs to be most at home in medium volume situations where lower dynamics could benefit from the boosted mids and lows.” – DRUM! Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Keg 5B is the stick I've been looking for for a long time. I've always loved the tone I get from the Fusions, but I love the power and the feel I get from the 5Bs. The Keg 5B to me combines these 2 very important attributes into 1 stick. Now I can get that beautiful cymbal definition but not be afraid to dig in to my shells.\" – Mike Aveneim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"For amphitheater or arena volumes with Miranda Lambert, the KEG 5B has the handle and velocity sought in a heavier stroke – all with uncompromised cymbal definition.\" – G. Maxwell Zemanovic [Miranda Lambert]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: VHK5BW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 16 inches | 40.64 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip: 0.605 inch | 1.54 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Vater\u003cbr\u003eModel: VHK5BW\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I403740-N-15-WHXE\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 641652515018\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":41801203777599,"sku":"I403740-N","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0972\/9087\/files\/a8b528f3-6c76-4430-a83a-05bea8b0109a.jpg?v=1750450035","url":"https:\/\/chucklevins.com\/products\/vater-american-hickory-drumsticks-keg-5b-wood-tip","provider":"Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}