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 1905141
Vic Firth GB1 Soundpower® Gong Mallet
For large gong, tam tam and nipple gongs.
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Article number 1905142
Vic Firth GB2 Soundpower® Gong Beater Small
For small gong, gamelan and tuned gongs.
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Article number 1905144
Vic Firth GB4 Soundpower® Medium Gong Beater
Medium heavy gong beater for all around playing.
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Article number 1905307
Vic Firth GEN7 Tim Genis Articulate Timpani Mallet
Produces immediate attack at loud and soft dynamic levels. Wood core.
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Article number 1903101
Vic Firth JPH5A Signature Series Joe Porcaro
Exclusive diamond shaped tip provides increased articulation and a clean, bright sound in any playing...
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Article number 1908057
Vic Firth KBAG Keyboard Mallet Bag
Water-resistant nylon mallet bag with six pockets of mallet storage space.
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Article number 1906001
Vic Firth M1 American Custom Keyboard, Soft-Teal Yarn
Soft round head for soft playing.
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Article number 1906010
Vic Firth M10 American Custom Keyboard, Extra Hard-Blue Cord
Very hard round head for aggressive playing.
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Article number 1906011
Vic Firth M11 American Custom Keyboard, Extra Hard-Brass
Brass-headed for bells and bell tree.
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Article number 1906113
Vic Firth M113 Robert Van Sice Keyboard Med. Soft
Medium soft. A general mallet that covers the lower four octaves of the marimba.
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Article number 1906114
Vic Firth M114 Robert Van Sice Mallets - Medium
Medium. The most popular model in the series. Designed by Robert Van Sice
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Article number 1906115
Vic Firth M115 Robert Van Sice Keyboard Med. Hard
Medium hard. Bright, but not to the point of “xylophone-like” brilliance.
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Article number 1906014
Vic Firth M14 American Custom Keyboard, Soft-White Poly
Soft poly 11/4” ball for xylophone.
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Article number 1906163
Vic Firth M163 Gifford Howarth Keyboard Medium Hard
Medium hard. For general playing on the entire instrument, with excellent clarity in the upper range and rich...
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Article number 1906002
Vic Firth M2 American Custom Keyboard, Medium-Red Yarn
Medium hard round head for all-around playing.
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Article number 1906025
Vic Firth M25 Gary Burton Keyboard - Yarn
Yarn wound heads and rattan handles accommodate Gary’s requirements on vibraphone.
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Article number 1906291
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Medium Soft-Orange
Keyboard Mallets. Increased articulation compared to the M290 allows for broader coverage through the...
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Article number 1906292
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Medium-Orange
Keyboard Mallets. An excellent choice for both vibraphone and marimba. Produces a full, warm sound. Great for...
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Article number 1906293
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Medium Hard-Orange
Keyboard Mallets. This versatile mallet speaks beautifully across the entire range of the vibraphone, has a...
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Article number 1906294
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Very Hard-Orange
Keyboard Mallets. This wrapped xylophone mallet produces a bright sound that compliments the rest of the...
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Article number 1906003
Vic Firth M3 American Custom Keyboard, Medium-Yellow Yarn
Medium mushroom head for all-around playing.
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Article number 1906300
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Soft-Blue
Keyboard Mallets. A little added weight helps the player generate a big, warm bass sound without overplaying.
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Article number 1906301
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Medium Soft-Blue
Keyboard Mallets. Produces an incredibly full sound across a wide range of the marimba. A fantastic choice for...
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Article number 1906302
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Medium-Blue
Keyboard Mallets. A great choice for both marimba and vibraphone. As a vibraphone mallet, the M302 is perfect...