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product_id: 1822241
title: "American Custom SD1 General"
brand: "vic firth"
price: "₨10051"
currency: LKR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Vic Firth"
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/1822241-american-custom-sd1-general
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region: Sri Lanka
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# Premium North American Maple - durable & lightweight Round tip design - bright, articulate cymbal sound 16.38 inch length - perfect control American Custom SD1 General

**Brand:** vic firth
**Price:** ₨10051
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Elevate your rhythm game with the iconic Vic Firth SD1 – where precision meets passion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** American Custom SD1 General by vic firth
- **How much does it cost?** ₨10051 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/1822241-american-custom-sd1-general)

## Best For

- vic firth enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vic firth brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Pros:** A legendary choice with over 3,000 rave reviews—join the community of drummers who refuse to settle.
- • **Practice-Ready Design:** Ideal for quiet practice sessions without sacrificing the authentic feel and response of your kit.
- • **Versatile Performance:** Engineered for orchestral finesse, rock energy, and band dynamics—your all-in-one practice and performance stick.
- • **Precision Crafted Maple:** Experience the perfect balance of durability and lightweight feel with premium North American maple wood.
- • **Bright Cymbal Articulation:** Round tip delivers crisp, clear cymbal tones that cut through any mix with professional clarity.

## Overview

The Vic Firth American Custom SD1 General drumsticks are crafted from premium North American maple, measuring 16.38 inches for optimal control. Featuring a round tip for bright, articulate cymbal sounds, these sticks are designed for versatile use across orchestral, rock, and band settings. Praised for their lightweight feel and professional response, they are a top choice for both practice and performance, backed by thousands of positive reviews.

## Description

Round tip. Ideal for orchestral work, rock and band. A legendary practice stick.

Review: Good sound, weird weight, good for small venues. - These are great sticks! I was in a rush to get a pair of swizzles for a musical gig I had coming up, so I ordered the first pair I saw on desertcart. When they arrived I noticed that the tips were... well, small. I mean, compared to every other drumstick I've used. However, to my suprise, that's exactly what I needed for my gig. Because the tips are smaller, there's less sound, which seems obvious, however it still pulls out the same overtones on your cymbals as if you were playing with, say, 2Bs. It's a dryer sound, but not Saharah Desert dry. It was a great balance for the venue. As for the felts, they're pretty decent but lean more on the hard side. Don't expect a perfectly even orchestral suspended cymbal roll. Despite this, I still found that these mallets were perfectly fine to use on rolls and I even used them on the toms as my book demanded I did so. As for the weight - I've marched tenor drums for 4 years now, and finished up my 1st year in a college setting. I'm used to hefty sticks, and typically use sticks that are either perfectly balanced or lean more on the front end of the stick. Because of the mallets, they are back heavy. It's easy to overcome for most people I would assume, but when I wanted to get a little bit more bounce out of the stick, my marching chops just couldn't help me out. Tl;dr: Great swizzles. Dry sound on cymbals on tip end, decent cymbal rolls on swizzles. I saw some other reviews saying that they used these on tenor drums..? I would NOT recommend these for that, since you can get heavier sticks that produce a much better sound that are DESIGNED for tenors elsewhere. I would recommend IP Paul Rennick's or VF MST1 swizzles for marching. Edit 4/16/19: I have now used these for 3 musicals and for several other gigs. I can safely say that these are my go-to sticks in situations where you need to play quietly. I do wish the felt side was a little softer, but it's only noticable to me it seems. I flip my sticks around a ton since a lot of musicals need you to quickly change from playing drums to a suspended cymbal roll. I've been gettijg a lot better at tossing my sticks up and doing a half flip in order to change sides. Hopefully I can provide a video so you guys can hear the difference in sound. I just need a quality microphone to do so and I'm a broke college kid, so we'll see.
Review: Great sticks - The sd1 general rock maple sticks are like they have built in chops. They are light with nice flex and great feel. My new favorite sticks. Update: these sticks are great on the practice pad and work well on the drum kit. The maple wood produces a really sweet pop on rim shots. Unfortunately they also produce a lot of shock on rim shots. After a session on the kit with these my left hand is tingling and twitching which is very unpleasant. I’m using Ahead sticks more on the kit which eliminate virtually all shock. The sd1 sticks are still wonderful on the practice pad though.

## Features

- Sets the standard in practice sticks
- Ideal for pad practice, orchestral work, rock, and band
- Round tip for a brighter more articulate cymbal sound and response
- Crafted from premium North American Maple

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002F4TKA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #838 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #13 in Drumsticks |
| Body Material | Maple Wood |
| Color Name | Original Version |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,109) |
| Date First Available | July 16, 2004 |
| Included Components | Drumsticks |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Item model number | SD1-BAG |
| Manufacturer | KMC Music Inc |
| Material Type | Maple Wood |
| Product Dimensions | 16.38 x 0.64 x 0.64 inches |
| Size | SD1 |
| UPC | 750795052738 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Vic Firth
- **Color:** Original Version
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 16.38 x 0.64 x 0.64 inches
- **Material:** Maple Wood
- **Model Name:** FBA_VFSD1

## Images

![American Custom SD1 General - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61vTMXtDjsL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: do to sticks come with it**
A: You get two sticks yes....the price is for a pair.

**Q: I play cowbell for Blue Öyster Cult, would these sticks be good for helping me get more cowbell?**
A: The benefit of buying Vic Firth drumsticks are that they are “pitch paired” from the factory which ensures you get an even pitch across your drums as you articulate stroke patterns. The SD1’s in particular are thinner in circumference and articulate much like a pair of jazz/fusion sticks. They have wooden tips that are smaller and ball-shaped. They are well suited to subtle articulations, back beats, ghost strokes etc. Playing a cowbell chews up your sticks quite quickly and hickory will splinter on you. I would recommend a denser, sturdier oak such as ProMark in a 2B weight. These will give you more “cowbell” and last longer against the abuse. Hope that helps.

**Q: Are they longer than the SD2 Boleros?**
A: YES: SD1 16.375", SD2 BOLERO 15.75"

**Q: Are these as thick as the Aaron Spears Signatures  or close to 5A's**
A: I don't know about Aaron Spears Signatures, but these are significantly thicker than 5As. They're an great stick for concert and rudimental playing,  and I highly recommend that you have at least one pair in your collection.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good sound, weird weight, good for small venues.
*by L***P on December 18, 2018*

These are great sticks! I was in a rush to get a pair of swizzles for a musical gig I had coming up, so I ordered the first pair I saw on Amazon. When they arrived I noticed that the tips were... well, small. I mean, compared to every other drumstick I've used. However, to my suprise, that's exactly what I needed for my gig. Because the tips are smaller, there's less sound, which seems obvious, however it still pulls out the same overtones on your cymbals as if you were playing with, say, 2Bs. It's a dryer sound, but not Saharah Desert dry. It was a great balance for the venue. As for the felts, they're pretty decent but lean more on the hard side. Don't expect a perfectly even orchestral suspended cymbal roll. Despite this, I still found that these mallets were perfectly fine to use on rolls and I even used them on the toms as my book demanded I did so. As for the weight - I've marched tenor drums for 4 years now, and finished up my 1st year in a college setting. I'm used to hefty sticks, and typically use sticks that are either perfectly balanced or lean more on the front end of the stick. Because of the mallets, they are back heavy. It's easy to overcome for most people I would assume, but when I wanted to get a little bit more bounce out of the stick, my marching chops just couldn't help me out. Tl;dr: Great swizzles. Dry sound on cymbals on tip end, decent cymbal rolls on swizzles. I saw some other reviews saying that they used these on tenor drums..? I would NOT recommend these for that, since you can get heavier sticks that produce a much better sound that are DESIGNED for tenors elsewhere. I would recommend IP Paul Rennick's or VF MST1 swizzles for marching. Edit 4/16/19: I have now used these for 3 musicals and for several other gigs. I can safely say that these are my go-to sticks in situations where you need to play quietly. I do wish the felt side was a little softer, but it's only noticable to me it seems. I flip my sticks around a ton since a lot of musicals need you to quickly change from playing drums to a suspended cymbal roll. I've been gettijg a lot better at tossing my sticks up and doing a half flip in order to change sides. Hopefully I can provide a video so you guys can hear the difference in sound. I just need a quality microphone to do so and I'm a broke college kid, so we'll see.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sticks
*by N***U on May 31, 2024*

The sd1 general rock maple sticks are like they have built in chops. They are light with nice flex and great feel. My new favorite sticks. Update: these sticks are great on the practice pad and work well on the drum kit. The maple wood produces a really sweet pop on rim shots. Unfortunately they also produce a lot of shock on rim shots. After a session on the kit with these my left hand is tingling and twitching which is very unpleasant. I’m using Ahead sticks more on the kit which eliminate virtually all shock. The sd1 sticks are still wonderful on the practice pad though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Band kid approved
*by A***Y on September 14, 2025*

My 13 yr old is in percussion with her school and she loves these drum sticks. Great affordable option.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Vic Firth American Custom SD1 General
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