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 1900450
Vic Firth 5ADG Double Glace 5A
The world's most played drumstick, treated with our DoubleGlaze lacquer formula. A consistent and classic feel...
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Article number 1900551
Vic Firth 5BBRL American Classic® 5B Barrel Wood Tip
A 5B profile with a barrel shaped tip.
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Article number 1901870
Vic Firth 7AT 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 1908003
Vic Firth DB22 The Drummers Earmuff's
Protect your hearing while practicing
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Article number 1904022
Vic Firth LB Legacy Brushes
A retractable wire brush with a wood handle provides a natural feel in the hand.
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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 1908513
Vic Firth PAD12D Double Sided 12" Practice Pad
12" Practice Pad with Great Response, double sided
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Article number 1903301
Vic Firth SAA World Classic® Alex Acuña Conquistador
Alex Acuña’s timbale sticks are designed to provide optimum response on timbales and cymbals. In hickory.
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Article number 1903108
Vic Firth SBEA2 Signature Series Carter Beauford
Combines a 5B shaft with an extended taper and elongated oval wood tip.
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Article number 1906527
Vic Firth SRH Corpmaster® Snare Ralph Hardimon
With a unique barrel tip and long taper for quick rebound and added control.
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Article number 1906440
Vic Firth SRHJR Corpmaster® Signature Ralphie Jr
Scaled down version of the SRH. Perfect for indoor marching and smaller hands of young percussionists.
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Article number 1901503
Vic Firth AJ3 American Jazz® 5
An 8D shaft that feels like it plays itself.
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Article number 1908507
Vic Firth PAD6D Double Sided 6" Practice Pad
6" Practice Pad with Great Response, double sided
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Article number 1905103
Vic Firth T3 American Custom® Timpani Staccato
Medium hard for rhythmic articulation.
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Article number 1901853
Vic Firth 5BTN Terra Series - Nylon 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 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 1908512
Vic Firth PAD12 Single Sided 12" Practice Pad
12" Practice Pad with Great Response, single sided
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Article number 1904105
Vic Firth RUTE505 Rods
A great choice for light jazz and combo playing.
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Article number 1902001
Vic Firth SD1 American Custom® General
Round tip. Ideal for orchestral work, rock and band. A legendary practice stick.
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Article number 1908210
Vic Firth VICTAPE Stick Tape
No Slip, Drum Tape
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Article number 1908508
Vic Firth 6" Camo Practice Pad
Hone your craft anywhere with this ultra-portable, premium digital camo print practice pad.
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Article number 1908509
Vic Firth 6" VF Practice Pad
Hone your craft anywhere with this ultra-portable, premium VF practice pad.
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Article number 1908021
Vic Firth BSB Standard Stickbag
Stick bag that's perfect for students
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Article number 1908022
Vic Firth Stick Caddy
Drumsticks within your reach, easy set-up and functionality.