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 1900050
Vic Firth 5A American Classic® 5A Wood Tip
The #1 stick in the world—great for every style of music! Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds.
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Article number 1903121
Vic Firth SDW2 Signature Series Dave Weckl Evolotion
A short tear drop tip on a 5A shaft. Provides superior cymbal definition with excellent rebound. In wood or...
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Article number 1900051
Vic Firth 5B American Classic® 5B Wood Tip
Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock, band and practice.
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Article number 1900070
Vic Firth 7A American Classic® 7A Wood Tip
Tear drop tip. Perfect for light jazz and combo.
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Article number 1908001
Vic Firth SIH2 Stereo Isolation Headphones V2
Stereo isolation headphones. Version 2.
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Article number 1900055
Vic Firth 55A American Classic® 55A Wood Tip
Combines the dimensions of a 5A and 5B. A great choice when a 5B is just a little more stick than required.
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Article number 1901524
Vic Firth MJC4 Modern Jazz® 4
The unmistakable sound and feel of maple! A 5B diameter with a long taper for great rebound. Small barrel tip...
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Article number 1900021
Vic Firth 2B American Classic® 2B Wood Tip
Tear drop tip. Ideal for heavy rock, band and practice.
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Article number 1909901
Vic Firth 5B Hickory Value Pack
Great Value Pack! Take 4 and pay for 3 of one of the most popular models in the world.
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Article number 1903130
Vic Firth SHAR2 Signature Series Gavin Harrison
An elongated ROCK shaft with a blended taper and tip, delivering an ideal combination of power and...
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Article number 1903159
Vic Firth STL Signature Series Thomas Lang
A large shaft and oversized tear drop tip speak loudly and clearly. Designed to produce a thunderous sound!
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Article number 1909900
Vic Firth 5A Hickory Value Pack
Great Value Pack! Take 4 and pay for 3 of the #1 selling stick in the world—great for every style of music!
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Article number 1901150
Vic Firth 5AN American Classic® 5A Nylon Tip
Tear drop tip. Light and fast—great for every style of music!
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Article number 1901770
Vic Firth N7A Nova 7A Wood
Shorter and slightly thinner gauge than the 5A model at an aggressive price. Natural finish.
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Article number 1901770B
Vic Firth N7AB Nova 7A Wood Black
Shorter and slightly thinner gauge than the 5A model at an aggressive price. Black finish.
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Article number 1901502
Vic Firth AJ2 American Jazz® 2
A 5A shaft for a light touch.
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Article number 1901750
Vic Firth N5A Nova 5A Wood
Most common size at an aggresive price. Natural finish.
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Article number 1902004
Vic Firth SD4 American Custom® Combo
Barrel tip. Light and fast for jazz quartet or chamber music.
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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 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 1900950
Vic Firth 5AB American Classic® 5A Black Wood Tip
Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick in the world—great for every style of music!
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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 1909902
Vic Firth 7A Hickory Value Pack
Great Value Pack! Take 4 and pay for 3 of one of the most popular models in the world.
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Article number 1900085
Vic Firth 85A American Classic® 85A Wood Tip
Combines the dimensions of an 8D and 5A. A great jazz stick.