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 1906303
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Medium Hard-Blue
Keyboard Mallets. Excellent when an articulate sound is needed in any playing situation. Works well on both...
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Article number 1906304
Vic Firth Anders Åstrand Keyboard Hard-Blue
Keyboard Mallets. One step harder than the M303, the M304 offers a full sound and a brighter articulation....
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Article number 1906004
Vic Firth M4 American Custom Keyboard, Extra Soft-Purple
Super-soft large round head where pianissimo is required.
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Article number 1906005
Vic Firth M5 American Custom Keyboard, Medium-Black Rubber
Medium rubber. For practice on marimba, xylophone and vibes.
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Article number 1906006
Vic Firth M6 American Custom Keyboard, Hard-Black Phen. 1"
Hard phenolic 1” ball. For all-around playing on bells and xylophone.
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Article number 1906007
Vic Firth M7 Am. Custom Keyboard, Hard-Black Phenolic 1 1/4"
Hard phenolic 11/4” ball. For aggressive playing on bells and xylophone.
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Article number 1901522
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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Article number 1906502
Vic Firth MS2 Corpmaster® Snare
Like the MS1, but with extra length for more leverage and power.
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Article number 1906505
Vic Firth MS5 Corpmaster® Snare
A medium taper and full round tip enhance the colors that are possible on Kevlar® heads.
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Article number 1908062
Vic Firth MSBAG2 Marching Stick bag for 2 pairs
Durable lightweight construction for mobility
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Article number 1908873
Vic Firth MUTEPP3 Drum & Cymbal Mute Prepack
Pre-Pack Practice Pad Kit, ideal for volume control while practicing. 12'', 13'', 14'', 16'', 22'', hi-hat and...
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Article number 1908874
Vic Firth MUTEPP4 Drum & Cymbal Mute Prepack
Pre-Pack Practice Pad Kit, ideal for volume control while practicing. 10'', 12'', 2x14'', 22'', hi-hat and two...
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Article number 1908875
Vic Firth MUTEPP5 Drum & Cymbal Mute Prepack
Pre-Pack Practice Pad Kit, ideal for volume control while practicing.10'', 12'', 2x14'', 20'', hi-hat and two...
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Article number 1901751B
Vic Firth N5BB Nova 5B Wood Black
Slightly heavier gauge than the 5A model at an aggresive price. Black finish.
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Article number 1904031
Vic Firth RM1 Re·Mix Broomcorn
Broomcorn brushes offers a delicate, subtle brush sound for softer musical situations.
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Article number 1904032
Vic Firth RM2 Re·Mix African Grass
African Grass brushes offers a great balance of softness and attack.
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Article number 1904033
Vic Firth RM3 Re·Mix Birch Dowels
Birch dowel brushes offer mid-range volume and attack while maintaining an organic sound & feel.
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Article number 1904034
Vic Firth RM4 Re·Mix Rattan
Rigid rattan & birch brushes for the most volume and response.
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Article number 1901123
Vic Firth ROCKN American Classic® ROCK Nylon Tip
Oval tip for a full sound. Great for rock and band.
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Article number 1909212
Vic Firth RT2 Cartwheel Timp Replacement Kit
Replacement Kit for Vic Firth T2 Timpani Mallets.
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Article number 1909214
Vic Firth RT4 Ultra Stacc Timp Replacement Kit
Replacement Kit for Vic Firth T4 Timpani Mallets.
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Article number 1904112
Vic Firth RXH Rute-X Heayvy 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 1904110
Vic Firth RXL RUTE-X - Light 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 1903303
Vic Firth SAAC World Classic® Alex Acuña Conquistador Timb.
Alex Acuña’s timbale sticks are designed to provide optimum response on timbales and cymbals. In hickory.