# What Drumsticks Does Alex Bent Use? Vic Firth American Classic 5B

**Band:** ex-Trivium / Arkaik / Dragonlord | **Brand:** Vic Firth | **Model:** American Classic 5B

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## Direct Answer

Alex Bent plays the Vic Firth American Classic 5B — Hickory, 5B (0.595" diameter x 16" long), teardrop (wood) tip, medium taper.

## Stick Specs

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Brand | Vic Firth |
| Model | American Classic 5B |
| Size | 5B |
| Diameter | 0.595" |
| Length | 16" |
| Material | Hickory |
| Tip | Teardrop (wood) |
| Taper | Medium |
| Endorsement | Artist endorsement (stock model) |

Verified roster hardware entry. Source: vicfirth.com.

## Notes

Endorsed stock model (Vic Firth artist) — no custom signature model.

## FAQ

**Q: What drumsticks does Alex Bent use?**
A: Alex Bent plays the Vic Firth American Classic 5B, a hickory stick sized 5B (0.595" x 16") with a teardrop (wood) tip and medium 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 Alex Bent.

## More Resources

- [Full signature stick page](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/alex-bent)
- [Alex Bent's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/alex-bent)
- [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)*