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 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 1901770
Vic Firth N7A Nova 7A Wood
Shorter and slightly thinner gauge than the 5A model at an aggressive price.
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Article number 1900052
Vic Firth X5A American Classic® Extreme 5A Wood Tip
Like the 5A, but with added length for more power, leverage, and reach
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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 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 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 1908001
Vic Firth SIH2 Stereo Isolation Headphones V2
Stereo isolation headphones. Version 2.
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Article number 1901751
Vic Firth N5B Nova 5B Wood
Slightly heavier gauge than the 5A model 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 1902170
Vic Firth FS7A American Concept Freestyle 7A
7A model with extra-long length and extra long taper, expanding the drummer's fulcrum area for a wide array of...
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Article number 1903136
Vic Firth SJOR Signature Series Steve Jordan
Light and long for great touch and sound around the drums and cymbals.
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Article number 1903147
Vic Firth SPE Signature Series Peter Erskine
Light and fast with a piccolo tip for pinpoint articulation on cymbals.
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Article number 1903152
Vic Firth SSG Signature Series Steve Gadd
Barrel tip for a great recording 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 1901750
Vic Firth N5A Nova 5A Wood
Most common size at an aggresive price. Natural finish.
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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 1901151
Vic Firth 5BN American Classic® 5B Nylon Tip
Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock, band and practice.
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Article number 1900250
Vic Firth 5AVG American Classic® 5A Vic Grip
Vic Grip provides an anti-slip finish on our classic 5A design
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Article number 1900084
Vic Firth 8D American Classic® 8D Wood Tip
Like the 7A, with a bit more reach.
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Article number 1902155
Vic Firth FS55A American Concept Freestyle 55A
55A model with extra-long length and extra long taper, expanding the drummer's fulcrum area for a wide array...
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Article number 1902002
Vic Firth SD2 American Custom® Bolero
Round tip. Ideal for light orchestral and pit playing.
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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...