{"product_id":"vater-hickory-drumsticks-keg-5a","title":"Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - Keg 5A - Wood Tip","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDefined Cymbal Articulation – The Vater American Hickory Keg 5A Drumsticks with Wood Tip\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame dimensions as the Los Angeles 5A 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 tip design delivers clear cymbal articulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame dimensions as Vater's Los Angeles 5A model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced weight and feel for versatile performance\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“I love my Vater Keg 5A’s! The size and more importantly, the greatly balanced weight is a perfect match for not only myself but others who play this variation as well.” – ROOK [Machine Gun Kelly]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Vater offers the quality and durability, to project a better sound on any drumset or cymbal. I wouldn't use anything other than Vater. They're the only drumsticks that gets me through my gigs!\" – Didi Negron [Cirque du Soleil Amaluna]\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: VHK5AW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 16 inches | 40.64 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip: 0.570 inch | 1.45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Vater\u003cbr\u003eModel: VHK5AW\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I403739-N-3-WHXE\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 641652514011\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":41737018703935,"sku":"I403739-N","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0972\/9087\/files\/a04295ce-1bc8-4199-8d86-43b95f834950.jpg?v=1750450632","url":"https:\/\/chucklevins.com\/products\/vater-hickory-drumsticks-keg-5a","provider":"Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}