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Vic Firth AJ1 American Jazz sticks offer a fast-playing feel with a 5B-like format and a long, responsive tap. Their hickory olive tear drop ensures a precise, controlled sound on snare drums and cymbals. A pair designed for drummers looking for fluidity, bounce and finesse.

EAN : 0750795011186 ARTICLE N° 123485
Vic Firth - AJ1 American Jazz Vic Firth - AJ1 American Jazz
12,42 € excl VAT
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The Vic Firth AJ1 American Jazz sticks are designed for drummers who want to play fast while retaining a real presence in the hand. Their 5B-like diameter gives an impression of solidity, but their behaviour on the kit remains light and very responsive.

The long taper makes them very supple, giving a fast bounce on both snare drums and cymbals. This design makes the sticks feel more fluid, with an immediate response and no extra effort required.

The small, teardrop-shaped olive produces a precise, concentrated sound, while allowing the nuances of the playing to come through. The combination creates a balance between control and speed, ideal for dynamic playing and styles requiring finesse, such as jazz.
Tip shape
 Tear
Stick length
 406,40 mm (16,000")
Handle material / coating
 Hickory (white walnut)
Body diameter
 Ø 15,10 mm (0.595")
Tip material
 Wood
Finish
 Lacquered
Material
 Hickory
Packaging
 Pair
  • Vic Firth AJ1 American Jazz
  • Pair of mallets
  • Material : Hickory
  • Diameter: 0.595" (1,51 cm)
  • Length: 16" (40.64 cm)
  • Taper: Long taper
  • Olive shape: Tear drop
  • Olive material: wood
  • Lacquer finish
  • Feel equivalent: close to a 5B (5B shaft)
  • Handle: slim profile with narrow neck
  • Feel: fast, responsive, high bounce
  • Sound: darker cymbals thanks to wider neck
  • Balance: light in the head, very flexible

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Vic Firth - AJ1 American Jazz
12,42 € excl VAT