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Vic Firth is one of the world's most iconic drumstick brands, founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 1963 by Vic Firth — the principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 57 years. Vic Firth's background as a classical percussionist informed his obsessive approach to stick quality and consistency, and the company he founded has maintained that standard ever since. Today, Vic Firth sticks are made in the USA and trusted by professional drummers across every genre, from jazz and gospel to rock and metal. Their signature artist roster is one of the most distinguished in drumming.

At Into Music we stock a comprehensive Vic Firth range covering American Classic and American Concept Freestyle sticks, Vic Grip, signature series, brushes, rods and accessories.

Vic Firth American Classic

The American Classic is Vic Firth's flagship hickory stick range — the benchmark against which all other sticks are measured. Available in 55A Wood Tip, 7AN Nylon Tip, ROCK Nylon Tip, F1 Wood Tip and the Modern Jazz Collection MJC1.

Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle

The American Concept Freestyle series features an oval bead and a slightly different taper for a more versatile, responsive feel: 5A, 5B, 55A and 85A.

Vic Firth Vic Grip

Vic Grip sticks feature a proprietary grip coating on the handle for enhanced control in all conditions — particularly useful for drummers who play hard or in warm environments. Available in 5AVG Wood, 5BVG Wood, 7AVG Wood, 5BNVG Nylon and 7ANVG Nylon.

Vic Firth Terra & Nova

The 7ATN Terra Nylon Tip and Nova Hickory 2B Wood Tip round out the core stick range.

Vic Firth Signature Series

One of the most distinguished signature rosters in drumming, featuring sticks developed with world-class artists:

Vic Firth Brushes

A comprehensive brush range for jazz, acoustic and dynamic playing: Jazz Wire, Steve Gadd Wire, Split Wire, Live Wire, Legacy Retractable, Heritage Rubber Handle, Dreadlocks, Red Plastic Jazz Rake, Remix Birch, Remix African Grass and Remix Broomcorn.

Vic Firth Rods & Beaters

Rute Rods for a softer, more textured sound between sticks and brushes. The VicKick Radial Felt Kick Drum Beater provides a warm, full bass drum tone.

Vic Firth Accessories

Drum Key, High Tension Drum Key, Drumstick Wax, Grip Tape, Lanyard, Essentials Stick Bag, Essentials Gift Bundle, Ear Defenders and Bluetooth Isolation Headphones.

Not sure which Vic Firth sticks are right for you? Visit us in our Horncastle showroom or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available.

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About Vic Firth

Vic Firth was founded in 1963 by Vic Firth, who served as the principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 57 years — one of the most distinguished careers in classical percussion. His experience as a professional orchestral percussionist gave him an unusually precise understanding of what makes a drumstick perform consistently, and his dissatisfaction with the quality and consistency of available sticks led him to begin manufacturing his own in his basement in Boston.

The company Vic Firth founded has maintained his obsessive commitment to quality and consistency ever since. Vic Firth sticks are made in the USA from carefully selected American hickory, and every stick is inspected for straightness, weight and density before leaving the factory. The result is a level of consistency that professional drummers depend on — the knowledge that every pair of sticks will feel and perform identically to the last.

The American Classic series is the foundation of the Vic Firth range — the benchmark hickory stick that has been trusted by professional drummers for over six decades. The American Concept Freestyle series offers a different taper and bead profile for a more versatile, responsive feel. The Vic Grip coating provides enhanced control in demanding playing conditions.

Vic Firth's signature artist roster is one of the most distinguished in drumming, featuring sticks developed with some of the most celebrated drummers in jazz, rock and session music. Steve Gadd — widely regarded as one of the greatest session drummers of all time — has collaborated with Vic Firth on his signature model for decades. The roster also includes Pete Erskine, Harvey Mason, Joe Porcaro and Akira Jimbo from the jazz world, alongside rock artists including Nicko McBrain and contemporary players including Matt Garstka and Keith Carlock.

At Into Music Store, we stock one of the most comprehensive Vic Firth ranges available from a UK drum store. Visit our showroom in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, or shop online with free UK shipping on orders over £175.

Frequently Asked Questions

Vic Firth was founded in 1963 by Vic Firth, who served as the principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for 57 years. His background as a professional orchestral percussionist gave him a precise understanding of stick quality and consistency, and his dissatisfaction with available sticks led him to begin manufacturing his own in Boston. Vic Firth sticks have been made in the USA ever since.
The American Classic is Vic Firth's flagship hickory stick — the benchmark range trusted by professional drummers for over six decades, available in a wide range of sizes and tip profiles. The American Concept Freestyle features an oval bead and a slightly different taper for a more versatile, responsive feel that suits a broader range of playing styles and musical contexts.
Vic Grip drumsticks feature a proprietary grip coating applied to the handle of standard American Classic sticks, providing enhanced control and grip in all playing conditions. The coating is particularly useful for drummers who play hard, sweat heavily or perform in warm environments where a standard lacquered stick can become slippery.
Yes — you can visit Into Music Store in Horncastle, Lincolnshire to try and buy Vic Firth drumsticks and get advice from our team. We're one of the UK's dedicated drum stores with a full physical showroom and one of the most comprehensive Vic Firth ranges available. We also offer free UK shipping on orders over £175 and next day delivery options.