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 1908022
Vic Firth Stick Caddy
Drumsticks within your reach, easy set-up and functionality.
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Article number 1904016
Vic Firth DLKS Dreadlock Brushes
Braided heavy gauge stainless-steel wires produce bold percussive sounds.
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Article number 1908030
Vic Firth ESB Essential Stickbag
Perfect for the gigging drummer
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Article number 1904027
Vic Firth RMWB Russ Miller Wire Brushes
A brush dedicated to each hand! Features a “sweep” brush with medium gauge wire for smooth sound, and a “ride”...
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Article number 1904101
Vic Firth RUTE The Original Rods
Our original. Designed for all-around rock, jazz and combo playing. With 16 dowels (.125”).
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Article number 1900151
Vic Firth 5BPG 5B PureGrit Wood
Our classic 5B design, customized for sweaty players. Lacquer-free with special PureGrit processing for added...
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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 1901504
Vic Firth AJ4 American Jazz® 4
A thin stick that still produces great cymbal sound.
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Article number 1904023
Vic Firth LW Live Wire Brushes
A retractable wire brush featuring heavy gauge wire with a small, round bead on the tip of each strand. For an...
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Article number 1906290
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Soft-Orange
Keyboard Mallets. Designed for the low register of the marimba. Brings out a nice bass sound with clear...
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Article number 1904111
Vic Firth RXL RUTE-X Rods - Medium Gauge
The feel and response of a drumstick with the volume control and alternative sounds of a rod product.
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Article number 1904113
Vic Firth RXP RUTE-X - Poly Synthetic
The feel and response of a drumstick with the volume control and alternative sounds of a rod product.
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Article number 1904024
Vic Firth SB Split Brushes
Designed with 2 separate rows of wire producing unique weighting of sound with different qualities of...
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Article number 1903149
Vic Firth SPE3 Signature Series Peter Erskine Big Band Stick
Combines the shaft dimensions of a 5A and 5B with a long taper for effortless rebound.
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Article number 1908033
Vic Firth VICGLVL Drumming Glove Large
Rumpalin käsineet L
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Article number 1904503
Vic Firth VKB3 VicKick Bass Drum Beater Medium Felt Core
Oval. Medium felt core covered with fleece for an incredibly full and warm sound! Outstanding for jazz!
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Article number 1900153
Vic Firth X5BPG Extreme 5B PureGrit Wood
Our classic Extreme 5B design in a raw, natural, gritty PureGrit texture.
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Article number 1900350
Vic Firth 5ADT Dual Tone 5A
5A wood tip with a durable synthetic felt mallet head attached to the butt end.
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Article number 1901872
Vic Firth 7ATN 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 1909550
Vic Firth Classic Baseball Hat
This water-washed gray cotton baseball cap has a lived-in, favorite hat feel.
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Article number 1901525
Vic Firth MJC5 Modern Jazz® 5
An 8D shaft with a medium taper for great balance. Unique nylon tip marries elements of a barrel and an oval,...
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Article number 1908876
Vic Firth MUTEPP6 Drum & Cymbal Mute Prepack
Pre-Pack Practice Pad Kit, ideal for volume control while practicing. 10'', 12'', 14'', 16”, 22'', hi-hat and...
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Article number 1900994
Vic Firth NE1 American Classic® - by Mike Johnston
"NE" stands for No Excuses! Designed in collaboration with world-renown drumming educator, Mike Johnston.
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Article number 1908514
Vic Firth PAD12H Single Sided Double Surface Pad
12" single sided practice pad with a double surface featuring soft and hard rubber.