Vic Firth 7A American Classic

The American Classic series has a traditional design and the most current sound achieved with the latest technical advances. Baquetas manufactured in Hickory (American Walnut) selected and unflexible, this wood is known for its durability.
The acorns are finished perfectly to produce a perfect sound in the cymbals.

Perfect for low volume situations. An American Classic® 5A batch a little reduced but with great balance. Perfect when speed and touch are the top priority. If 5A batches are too heavy for you, maybe they're your batches.

The wood
The American Walnut Jackets (hickory) as the rest of the drums of this brand, are manufactured with top quality material and with the latest technological advances in the manufacture of drums. It is undoubtedly the most used wood in the manufacture of drums and the preferred by the vast majority of drummers for its durability, weight and flexibility. The Hickory is more dense than the maple (about 10%) and less than the Japanese oak (about 10% too). The density and natural sensation of this wood makes it the preferred by a vast majority of drummers.

About Vic Firth
Vic Firth is an American company set up in Boston and has been manufacturing batches and all kinds of scobillas, rods, etc since 1963.
Some of their batches are the most demanded in Tam Percussion and in their wide catalogue you will surely be able to find the drum that best suits your way of playing. Artists of all musical styles use Vic Firth's drums for their tours and recordings.