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 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 1901122
Vic Firth CMN American Classic® Metal Nylon Tip
Oval tip. Offers extra reach and power.
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Article number 1903110
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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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 1900085
Vic Firth 85A American Classic® 85A Wood Tip
Combines the dimensions of an 8D and 5A. A great jazz stick.
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Article number 1901505
Vic Firth AJ5 American Jazz® 5
The thinnest stick in the entire lineup! Built with great balance in mind, making it light and easy to play.
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Article number 1900022
Vic Firth CM American Classic® Metal Wood Tip
Oval tip. Offers extra reach and power.
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Article number 1900993
Vic Firth Kidsticks Pink
Engineered to make playing easy for the very young drum set player—ages 3 to 8. Produces a quality sound.
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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 1903107
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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Article number 1903153
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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Article number 1901506
Vic Firth AJ6 American Jazz® 6
A 7A-like shaft coupled with a very small neck and tip for the sweetest cymbal sounds. No fear of...
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Article number 1900992
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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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 1901750
Vic Firth N5A Nova 5A Wood
Most common size at an aggresive price. Natural finish.
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Article number 1903302
Vic Firth SAA2 World Classic® Alex Acuña El Palo Timbale
Alex Acuña’s timbale sticks are designed to provide optimum response on timbales and cymbals. In hickory.
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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 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 1908072
Vic Firth UPT Universal Practice Tips (2pairs)
Drumstick noise cancellation.
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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 1908004
Vic Firth VXHP0012 Bluetooth Isolation Headphones
The ideal wireless headphones with sound isolation and clear, crisp sound.
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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 1903106
Vic Firth SAT Signature Series Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
A very long and thin stick with an extended taper for the perfect lightweight feel. Vic Grip provides an...
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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.