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American Custom line
Vic Firth's hickory line built for lighter, more controlled playing than their heavier rock models.
Product detailSKU #1274115062592
Vic FirthAmerican Custom SD6 Swizzle B Drumsticks
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vic Firth's Swizzle B: a drumstick with a brush-style reversible end concept in the American Custom line. For drummers wanting two sounds from one stick.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players switching between full stick attack and softer textures mid-set
- Small-room gigs where a standard stick is too loud
- Drummers who dislike swapping sticks between songs
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Hard rock and metal drummers needing maximum durability and volume
- Anyone wanting a true wire brush sweep sound
- Players on a tight budget — plain 5A sticks cost far less
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Dual-purpose Swizzle design
One end plays like a stick, the other gives a softer, more diffuse attack. Flip mid-song instead of swapping.
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Sold as a pair
One pair per package. Sticks break — buy multiples if you gig regularly.
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$25.99 price point
Roughly double a standard hickory pair. You're paying for the second sound, not extra durability.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Rimshots on the brush end will wear it down fast
- 02Sticks are consumables — keep a backup pair in your bag
- 03Balance feels different from a standard stick; expect an adjustment period
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these instead of brushes?
They give a softer, more diffuse attack than a bare stick, but not the sweeping wash of real wire brushes. Different tool, different sound.
02Are these good for beginners?
Learn on a standard pair first. Get your basic stick technique down, then add these for the extra texture.
03How many pairs come in the package?
One pair.
04Will these work on electronic drums?
Yes on the stick end. The brush end will wear quickly on mesh or rubber pads — those surfaces are abrasive.
