# What Drumsticks Does Adrian Erlandsson Use? Vic Firth American Classic Rock Nylon Tip (ROCKN)

**Band:** At the Gates | **Brand:** Vic Firth | **Model:** American Classic Rock Nylon Tip (ROCKN)

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## Direct Answer

Adrian Erlandsson plays the Vic Firth American Classic Rock Nylon Tip (ROCKN) — Hickory, Rock (larger than 5B) (0.63" diameter x 16.625" long), oval (nylon) tip, short taper.

## Stick Specs

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Brand | Vic Firth |
| Model | American Classic Rock Nylon Tip (ROCKN) |
| Size | Rock (larger than 5B) |
| Diameter | 0.63" |
| Length | 16.625" |
| Material | Hickory |
| Tip | Oval (nylon) |
| Taper | Short |
| Endorsement | Artist endorsement (stock model) |

Verified roster hardware entry. Source: vicfirth.com.

## Notes

Stock model received as artist-only custom-printed batches — not a retail Signature Series model.

## FAQ

**Q: What drumsticks does Adrian Erlandsson use?**
A: Adrian Erlandsson plays the Vic Firth American Classic Rock Nylon Tip (ROCKN), a hickory stick sized Rock (larger than 5B) (0.63" x 16.625") with a oval (nylon) tip and short taper.

**Q: Is this a true signature model or just an endorsement?**
A: It's an artist endorsement of a stock Vic Firth model, not a custom signature stick designed for Adrian Erlandsson.

## More Resources

- [Full signature stick page](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/adrian-erlandsson)
- [Adrian Erlandsson's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/adrian-erlandsson)
- [Vic Firth Drumstick Brand Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/vic-firth.md)
- [Drumsticks Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*