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 1903117
Vic Firth SCW Signature Series Charlie Watts
Elongated oval tip for dark cymbal sounds. Creates a big sound without a lot of weight.
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Article number 1903130
Vic Firth SHAR2 Signature Series Gavin Harrison
An elongated ROCK shaft with a blended taper and tip, delivering an ideal combination of power and...
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Article number 1903133
Vic Firth SJD Signature Series Jack DeJohnette
A stretch 5A for extra reach. Great for jazz and fusion.
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Article number 1903145
Vic Firth SNM Signature Series Nicko McBrain
A 5B shaft with a beefed up neck and tip. A medium sized stick that produces a big sound.
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Article number 1905102
Vic Firth T2 American Custom® Timpani Cartwheel
Timpani Mallet with very soft head. Ideal for soft rolls‚ legato strokes and the richest sounds.
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Article number 1905104
Vic Firth T4 American Custom® Timpani Ultra Staccato
Timpani Mallets with hard head. Produces the clearest rhythmic projection of the felt models.
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Article number 1908020
Vic Firth VFCSB Classic Stickbag
Classic Stick Bag, durable and great for all gigs
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Article number 1904505
Vic Firth VKB5 Vickick Beater Wood Shaft
Wood shaft distributes weight for a unbelievable sense of balance and throw. The VKB5 unlocks a sense of touch...
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Article number 1908516
Vic Firth 12" VF Practice Pad
Hone your craft anywhere with this ultra-portable, premium VF practice pad.
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Article number 1900252
Vic Firth X5AVG American Classic® Extreme 5A Vic Grip
For the Extreme 5A player looking for an enhanced grip.
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Article number 1908071
Vic Firth UMPT Universal Practice Tips (2 Pairs)
Drumstick noise cancellation.
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Article number 1900010
Vic Firth 1A American Classic® 1A Wood Tip
Extra long with a “Taj Mahal” tip. Powerful, fast and responsive.
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Article number 1900030
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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Article number 1901130
Vic Firth 3AN American Classic® 3AN Nylon Tip
Great for light rock and fusion.
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Article number 1902250
Vic Firth 5AKF American Classic® Kinetic Force 5A
The 5A mode with a dense material in the butt end.
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Article number 1900150
Vic Firth 5APG American Classic® 5A PureGrit Wood Tip
The world's most played drumstick, customized for sweaty players. Lacquer-free with special PureGrit...
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Article number 1901852
Vic Firth 5ATN 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 1900850
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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Article number 1900451
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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Article number 1901251
Vic Firth 5BNVG American Classic® 5B Nylon Vic Grip
Made for the 5BN player looking for a slip-resistant grip.
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Article number 1900851
Vic Firth 5BW American Classic® 5B White
Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock, band and practice.
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Article number 1901184
Vic Firth 8DN American Classic® 8DN Nylon Tip
Like the 7AN, with a bit more reach.
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Article number 1902350
Vic Firth AH5A American Heritage® 5A
Tear drop tip combines with maple for rich cymbal sounds.
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Article number 1902351
Vic Firth AH5B American Heritage® 5B
Tear drop tip. A medium stick that still produces sweet cymbal sounds.