Derived from 5B, the Vic Firth 5BN wand features a nylon olive that provides a crystal clear sound on cymbals.
A programmed evolution.
The 5B has not always been the standard in the hands of drummers, and we can even say that the length and thickness of chopsticks has changed a lot since the jazz era and the beginnings of rock n 'roll. There are two reasons for this. The first is that the cymbals were thinner, and the drummers were looking for the rebound, with a rather short length and a very slender neck. The second is that the amplification was not yet at its peak, and that the music did not need a very high sound level emanating from the battery.
A fleshy body at will.
The ratio to the instrument has therefore changed dramatically, the drummer is in demand for less use of the rebound, and therefore his fingers. It is also quite natural that a manufacturer like Vic Firth, always listening to the demands of the instrumentalists, developed from the 1970s models generating more power, with a shorter neck and a neck that holds well in a closed hand. The result is a hickory wand with a forward weight, with a teardrop-shaped olive; enough to assault thousands of blows without ever having to force.
Flawless quality.
If all the quality parameters were not met, all this would be futile. In this respect, it's Vic Firth who gives the tuning fork. Whether it is the origin of the wood, the perfect size of the chopsticks, the varnish (neither too thin nor too thick) or pairing, everything is done to deliver the best to the user. In terms of solidity, one can wear blows without fear, especially with a flexible and ample gestures. Even for a strong game, these 5BN will last very long!
Suitable for rock, fanfare and training.
Total length: 40.64 cm, Diameter: 1.51 cm.
Category: baguette
Instrument: battery
Template: 5B
Signature: no
Material: hickory
Olive material: nylon
Grip: no
Olive: drop of water
Average pass
Color: natural
Length: 40.64
Diameter: 1.51
Brand reference number:
PVF 5BN