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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
An extended 5A with reduced weight and diameter. The Vic Firth American Classic 3A Hickory Drumsticks. By extending the length of the drumsticks, Vic Firth created the incredibly versatile 3A drumsticks - perfect for drummers who seek a pair wider than a 5A but thinner than a 5B, with added length. But why choose Vic Firth 3A drumsticks? Designed from the perfect hickory - reliable, durable and versatile. The wooden tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal responses and more precise drum tones. And, made by Vic Firth you know you're getting your money's worth.
What about the sound? Perfect for light rock and fusion, the American Classic 3A?s have a barrel tip which produces a bright, articulate cymbal sound. The combination of a barrel tip and the short taper provides a perfect balance for aggressive playing, providing a fat, punchy sound.
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The Vic Firth American Classic 3A Hickory Drumsticks are wider than a 5A but thinner than a 5B, with added length – making a well-balanced, durable all-round pair of drumsticks. These versatile drumsticks can be held in the middle to play quietly whereas the length of the stick can be used for heavier and louder playing. Despite the length of the 3A drumsticks, they are surprisingly balanced and allow for fast playing.
There's more in the tip than you would think. Vic Firth's barrel tip is perfectly proportioned to give you the utmost accuracy in feel and tone. It was designed by cutting off and rounding the original American Classic 5A tip. The length taken off was then added to the butt end of the stick to retain the exact dimensions all 5A users are accustomed to. The result is supreme clarity, beautiful tone, and great playability.
American Classic Hickory Drumsticks are a combination of traditional and Vic Firth style. They show off bold designs and are made from hickory, which is a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also great at dealing with shock, making it extremely durable.
The Vic Firth drumsticks' thorough manufacturing process ensures each stick meets the Vic Firth quality standard. No one else invests so much time and energy into creating the perfect pair of sticks with approximately 16 steps of honing, refining and finishing.
