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 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.
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Article number 1902370
Vic Firth AH7A American Heritage® 7A
Tear drop tip. Great for music that requires a light touch.
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Article number 1901501
Vic Firth AJ1 American Jazz® 1
A 5B shaft that feels full-sized yet plays “lightning fast”.
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Article number 1901450
Vic Firth AS5A American Sound® 5A
For the 5A player looking for the pinpoint precision of a round tip.
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Article number 1901451
Vic Firth AS5B American Sound® 5B
The addition of a round tip brings a focused sound to our classic 5B model.
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Article number 1901470
Vic Firth AS7A American Sound® 7A
Our 7A model with a round tip for bright and articulate cymbal sounds.
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Article number 1905130
Vic Firth BCS1 Becken Cymbal Mallets
Soft, large yarn wound heads for rolls and long crescendi.
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Article number 1905131
Vic Firth BD1 Soundpower® Bass Drum General
Perfect for all-purpose playing.
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Article number 1905132
Vic Firth BD2 Soundpower® Bass Drum Legato
A soft mallet for dark sounds.
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Article number 1905133
Vic Firth BD3 Soundpower® Bass Drum Staccato
Harder, for rhythmic clarity.
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Article number 1905137
Vic Firth BD7 Soundpower® Bass Drum Rollers
Same hardness as BD1, for two-fisted rolls. Sold in pairs.
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Article number 1904014
Vic Firth CB1 Cajon Bru-llet
The Cajon Bru-llet marries elements of a brush and a mallet to brilliantly translate both slap and bass tones...
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Article number 1908058
Vic Firth CKBAG Concert Keyboard Mallet Bag
Large bag for keyboard mallets, sticks, and accessories.
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Article number 1909502
Vic Firth Classic Logo Black Tee - Large
The classic logo tee in black. Large size.
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Article number 1909501
Vic Firth Classic Logo Black Tee - Medium
The classic logo tee in black. Medium size.
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Article number 1909500
Vic Firth Classic Logo Black Tee - Small
The classic logo tee in black. Small size.
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Article number 1909503
Vic Firth Classic Logo Black Tee - X-Large
The classic logo tee in black. X-large size.
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Article number 1909504
Vic Firth Classic Logo Black Tee - XX-Large
The classic logo tee in black. XX-Large size.
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Article number 1900990
Vic Firth ESTICK American Classic® ESTICK Wood Tip
A one of a kind design specifically for today’s electronic drums.
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Article number 1900991
Vic Firth F1 American Classic®
Medium round tip with a short tapered neck. Great for fusion or electric jazz.
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Article number 1902151
Vic Firth FS5B American Concept Freestyle 5B
5B model with extra-long length and extra long taper, expanding the drummer's fulcrum area for a wide array of...
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Article number 1902185
Vic Firth FS85A American Concept Freestyle 85A
85A model with extra-long length and extra long taper, expanding the drummer's fulcrum area for a wide array...