Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and is today the world's largest manufacturer of first quality drumsticks and mallets.
The company began when Mr. Firth, who had been performing with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 12 years, was asked to perform pieces which he felt required a higher-quality drumstick than those that were currently being manufactured. So, Vic decided to design a set of his own sticks.
Vic hand-whittled the first sticks himself from bulkier sticks and sent these prototypes to a wood turner in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The two prototypes that he sent would become the SD1 and SD2, the first two models of sticks manufactured by Vic Firth, Inc.
Vic said, "It came out of necessity, not of imagination or my ability to start a company." Although the sticks were initially intended for Vic's personal use, they gained popularity among his students and were eventually carried by retailers.
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Article number 1903149
Vic Firth SPE3 Signature Series Peter Erskine Big Band Stick
Combines the shaft dimensions of a 5A and 5B with a long taper for effortless rebound.
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Article number 1900056
Vic Firth X55A American Classic® Extreme 55A
An extended version of our popular 5A/5B hybrid, the 55A.
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Article number 1900951
Vic Firth 5BB American Classic® 5B Black Wood Tip
Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock, band and practice.
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Article number 1904106
Vic Firth RUTE606 Rods
For the Rute player who prefers a rubber handle and fixed position band.
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Article number 1904028
Vic Firth SGWB Steve Gadd Wire Brushes
The light gauge wires glide across the head‚ allowing a smoother sweep and a velvet swish sound.
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Article number 1900010
Vic Firth 1A American Classic® 1A Wood Tip
Extra long with a “Taj Mahal” tip. Powerful, fast and responsive.
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Article number 1900550
Vic Firth 5ABRL American Classic® 5A Barrel Wood Tip
Our classic 5A design, featuring a proportionately perfect barrel shaped tip. An impeccably balanced stick...
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Article number 1901851
Vic Firth 5BT Terra Series - Wood Tip
The Vic Firth Terra™ Series of drumsticks celebrates the natural beauty our earth gifts us in each drumstick...
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Article number 1900023
Vic Firth Rock American Classic® Rock Wood Tip
Oval tip for a full sound. Great for rock and band.
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Article number 1903111
Vic Firth SBR Signature Series Buddy Rich
A modified 5A with a larger tip,neck and shoulder.
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Article number 1903116
Vic Firth SCS Signature Series Christoph Schneider
A thick stick with a short taper and a tear drop tip . Packs plenty of punch!
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Article number 1903137
Vic Firth SKC Signature Series Keith Carlock
Compressed teardrop tip for a precise sound. Fast sloping taper creates a superior bounce that makes playing...
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Article number 1900086
Vic Firth X8D American Classic® Wood Tip
Perfect for the 8D player looking for more reach and leverage.
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Article number 1901850
Vic Firth 5AT Terra™ Series - Wood Tip
The Vic Firth Terra™ Series of drumsticks celebrates the natural beauty our earth gifts us in each drumstick...
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Article number 1901153
Vic Firth X5BN American Classic® Extreme 5B Nylon Tip
Like the 5BN, with more power and reach.
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Article number 1908004
Vic Firth VXHP0012 Bluetooth Isolation Headphones
The ideal wireless headphones with sound isolation and clear, crisp sound.
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Article number 1901121
Vic Firth 2BN American Classic® 2B Nyoln Tip
Tear drop tip. Ideal for heavy rock, band and practice.
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Article number 1908506
Vic Firth PAD6 Single Sided 6" Practice Pad
Single sided pad with soft rubber.
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Article number 1905101
Vic Firth T1 American Custom® Timpani General
For all-around playing. Produces rich sound yet is capable of rhythmic clarity.
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Article number 1900750
Vic Firth 5AP Pink American Classic® 5A - Pink Wood Tip
The classic Vic Firth 5A design, with pink finish. Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick model in...
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Article number 1901170
Vic Firth 7AN American Classic® 7A Nylon Tip
Tear drop tip. Perfect for light jazz and combo.
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Article number 1904010
Vic Firth BJR Jazz Rake Red Plastic
A retractable plastic brush that features thin flexible bristles for fusion and jazz.
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Article number 1908002
Vic Firth Kidphones Earprotection
Great for Kids and their Ears.
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Article number 1901750B
Vic Firth N5AB Nova 5A Wood Black
Most common size at an aggresive price. Black finish.