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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Vic Firth Kidsticks
Engineered to make playing easy for the very young drum set player—ages 3 to 8. Produces a quality sound.
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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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Vic Firth SBG Singnature Series Benny Greb
A 5B shaft with a medium taper and shortened tear drop tip for focused cymbal sound and excellent rebound.
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Vic Firth SIH2 Stereo Isolation Headphones V2
Stereo isolation headphones. Version 2.
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Vic Firth SJM Signature Series Jojo Mayer
Designed to offer a big sound and feel without a lot of weight.
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Vic Firth 5AW American Classic® 5A White
The #1 stick in the world—great for every style of music! Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds.
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Vic Firth WB Jazz Brushes
A retractable wire brush with an infinitely adjustable brush spread, capable of maintaining any playing...
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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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Vic Firth X55A American Classic® Extreme 55A
An extended version of our popular 5A/5B hybrid, the 55A.
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Vic Firth RUTE606 Rods
For the Rute player who prefers a rubber handle and fixed position band.
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Vic Firth 7AVG American Classic® 7A Vic Grip
Vic Grip provides an anti-slip finish on our classic 7A design
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Vic Firth AJ4 American Jazz® 4
A thin stick that still produces great cymbal sound.
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Vic Firth MJC1 Modern Jazz® 1
A slightly elongated 55A shaft with a medium taper and oval tip. The thicker diameter helps deliver a little...
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Vic Firth Rock American Classic® Rock Wood Tip
Oval tip for a full sound. Great for rock and band.
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Vic Firth SD9 American Custom® Driver
Oval tip. A favorite for jazz.
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Vic Firth X55B American Classic® X55B Wood Tip
A 5B with increased shaft thickness and length. Leverage and power with great feel!
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Vic Firth N5BB Nova 5B Wood Black
Slightly heavier gauge than the 5A model at an aggresive price. Black finish.
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Vic Firth FS5A American Concept Freestyle 5A
5A model with extra-long length and extra long taper, expanding the drummer's fulcrum area for a wide array of...
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Vic Firth SSG2 Signature Series Steve Gadd Clear Finish
The quintessential studio stick! The SSG2 is Steve's classic design in a paint-free, natural finish. Barrel...
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Vic Firth VXHP0012 Bluetooth Isolation Headphones
The ideal wireless headphones with sound isolation and clear, crisp sound.
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Vic Firth SD2 American Custom® Bolero
Round tip. Ideal for light orchestral and pit playing.
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Vic Firth SAT2 Signature Series Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
One of the longest and thinnest sticks we offer, the wildly unique Questlove Signature Stick is now optionally...
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Vic Firth PAD6 Single Sided 6" Practice Pad
Single sided pad with soft rubber.
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Vic Firth 3A American Classic® 3A Wood Tip
Barrel tip produces bright, articulate cymbal sounds. Great for light rock and fusion.
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