What Is Vic Firth?
Vic Firth is said to be one of the oldest drum stick making company in the world. It is a renowned brand all over the world. The Vic Firth Company was founded by ‘Everett “VIC” Firth’, who played as the timpanist at the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly 50 years. Vic Firth was also said to have attended the New England Conservatory before becoming a member of the BSO. Vic Firth is also famous for making different varieties of mallets like timpani mallets, marimba mallets Bass Drum and Orchestral Percussion Mallets. Many well known drummers from famous bands endorse Vic Firth drumsticks. Drummers that endorse Vic Firth Drum Sticks are; Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), Vinnie Paul (Pantera and Damage Plan), Danny Carey (Tool), Scott Travis (Judas Priest) and Charlie Benante (Anthrax).