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 X5BVG American Classic® Extreme 5B Vic Grip
Our classic Extreme 5B with slip-resistant Vic Grip for superior hold.
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Vic Firth UMPT Universal Practice Tips (2 Pairs)
Drumstick noise cancellation.
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Vic Firth 5BDG Double Galze 5B
Our classic 5B design, treated with our DoubleGlaze lacquer formula. A consistent and classic feel that's...
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Vic Firth 7AT Terra Series Value Pack
Great Value Pack - Vic Firth 7A Terra Series, wood tip, hickory.
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Vic Firth MJC2 Modern Jazz® 2
Slightly thinner than the 5A with an extra long taper for unbelievable response and playability. Elongated...
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Vic Firth MJC3 Modern Jazz® 3
An 8D shaft with a little extra length for a great up-front feel. Well-balanced with a medium taper,...
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Vic Firth PAD12D Double Sided 12" Practice Pad
12" Practice Pad with Great Response, double sided
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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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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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Vic Firth SGAR Signature Series Matt Garstka
Matt set out to design a stick that could be agile without losing its structural integrity.
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Vic Firth Marcus Gilmore Signature - SGIL
Created in collaboration with Marcus Gilmore, whose unique approach to drumming is making waves in the...
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Vic Firth SNS Nate Smith Signature Series
Just slightly thinner than a 7A in the grip, and with added length and a medium taper for a smooth response...
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Vic Firth Robert 'SPUT' Searight - SPUT
Created in collaboration with Robert "Sput" Searight.
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Vic Firth Essential Stick Bag - Black
Convenient Stick Bag for the gigging drummer. The perfect combination of function, quality and style
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Vic Firth Protege Stick Bag
Thoughtfully crafted in black and red- Holds easilly 8 pairs of stick, and includes interior accessories...
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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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Vic Firth DLKS Dreadlock Brushes
Braided heavy gauge stainless-steel wires produce bold percussive sounds.
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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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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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Vic Firth RUTE505 Rods
A great choice for light jazz and combo playing.
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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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Vic Firth SIH3 Stereo Isolation Headphones
Experience superior sound with these high-quality stereo headphones, designed to block outside noise and...
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Vic Firth SPE2 Signature Series Peter Erskine Ride Stick
Extra long taper and tear drop tip for enhanced cymbal response. Beefed up shaft for extra power.
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Vic Firth SSGN Signature Series Steve Gadd Nylon Tip
Barrel tip for a great recording sound. Nylon tip
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