PRODUCT GUIDE 2020 of our sticks are Superior DESIGN. Superior FEEL. SUSTAINABLY SOURCED 90% made from hickory Superior SOUND. 2.45 :1 2.45 new Appalachian Hardwood trees grow naturally for everyone that is harvested or dies.* Net annual growth has been THE VIC FIRTH DIFFERENCE increasing for more than fifty years. Responsible sourcing ensures hickory WE STRIVE TO USE EVERY and other Appalachian hardwoods will be around for generations to come. SCRAP OF WOOD. *USDA data Our state of the art dust collection system increases ACCURACY IS EVERYTHING. our supply of wood-based fuel and decreases our dependence on fossil fuels. CONTROLLING MOISTURE CONTENT & WARPAGE IS KEY IN OUR PROCESS. WE ARE PROUD SUPPORTERS OF WHY DO STICKS WARP? Sticks warp when they lose moisture. Sticks manufactured with 6%-8% moisture content come out of the factory with very little SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY: moisture to lose. On the other hand, sticks that are manufactured to 10%-12% moisture content have a fair amount of evaporating to do before they reach average indoor humidity, which is 6%-8%. It is this post-manufacturing water loss that warps a drumstick. 90% of the water we 6% - 8% . use is reclaimed MOISTURE CONTENT STICKS During the centerless grinding process which shapes the profile of each stick, water is used to keep the wood from burning. Water and sawdust is filtered STAGE through a de-watering press, allowing us 10% - 12% HOME STUDIO XYZ SINCE to continuously reclaim the water we use. MOISTURE CONTENT 6% - 8% STICKS AVERAGE INDOOR HUMIDITY 1992 We were the first company to package paired sticks together in paper sleeves which are now the industry standard–eliminating THE CLEAR FINISH OUR ANTI-WARP PROCESS millions of plastic bags from on our sticks is free of materials listed by Wood is inspected for straightness throughout the manufacturing process, not just at the end. Any wood that does not meet our landfills every year. EPA as hazardous air pollutants. stress and warpage standards goes to our boiler to heat the kilns. Boards and squares are sawn on- Dowels are gradually reduced in size and site and sent to the kiln. shape to minimize stress until they are sand- WE CARE ABOUT OUR PLANET. ed and straight, and ready for the grinder. AND HAVE BEEN COMMITTED TO DOING OUR PART FOR DECADES. IT’S PART OF OUR DNA. Sticks are dried for 10 days Our stick sleeves and catalogs are printed by our FSC certified supplier using wind power and vegetable based This is how pool cue manufacturers produce a 5-foot long in our on-site kiln. piece of wood that is straight! inks. Recycling matters. All our cardboard, paper and metal is sorted. The rest goes to a zero-sort single-stream recycling program. 1 2 PRODUCT GUIDE 2020 4 DRUMSTICKS 10 SIGNATURE SERIES 19 ALTERNATIVE IMPLEMENTS 23 CONCERT STICKS & MALLETS 34 CORPSMASTER 43 ACCESSORIES DRUMSTICKS 3 4 7AN 8DN 5AN X5AN 5BN X5BN 3AN 2BN ROCKN CMN KIDS KIDSPINK HD4 7A 8D X8D 85A ESTICK 5A X5A 55A X55A ® HICKORY ® HICKORY AMERICAN CLASSIC WOOD TIP AMERICAN CLASSIC NYLON TIP The American Classic® line combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs, the Classics For over 30 years, American Classics® have been the popular choice of countless drummers worldwide. are turned from select hickory—a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory Wood tips were the originals, followed by nylon for a more durable and brighter sounding option. Vic is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. The tips are deeply 5A Firth was the first manufacturer to offer nylon tips designed to mirror their wood tip counterparts, The Vic Firth 5A is the back-cut for intensified cymbal response. number one selling stick in the world. allowing drummers to switch from the richness of a wood tip to the brilliance of nylon without sacrificing Cutaway showing injection molded nylon tip feel and balance. And with our injection molding process, they won’t chip or fly off—guaranteed! KIDSTICKS ESTICK 5B 1A Engineered to make playing easy for the very A one of a kind design specifically for today’s electronic Also in black (5BB), white (5BW) Tear drop Extra long with a “Taj Mahal” tip. 7AN EXTREME 5AN (X5AN) EXTREME 5BN (X5BN) 2BN young drum set player—ages 3 to 8. Produces drums. Long taper also provides great touch and sound tip. Ideal for rock, band and practice. Powerful, fast and responsive. Tear drop tip. Perfect for light jazz and combo. For the 5AN player who wants more Like the 5BN, with more power and reach. Tear drop tip. Ideal for heavy rock, band and practice. a quality sound in blue or pink. on acoustic drums and cymbals. Length: 16” Length: 16 13/16” Length: 15 1/2” power and reach. Length: 16 1/2” Length: 16 1/4” 1/2 1/2 Length: 13” Length: 16 ” Diameter: .595” Diameter: .580” Diameter: .540” Length: 16 ” Diameter: .595” Diameter: .630” Diameter: .520” Diameter: .563” Diameter: .565” 8DN ROCKN HD4 HD9 3AN EXTREME 5B (X5B) Like the 7AN, with a bit more reach. 5BN Barrel tip produces bright, articulate Oval tip. Great for rock and band. Vic’s original SD4 design, but in hickory. For a 5A The SD9, in hickory. A favorite of play- Also in black (5AB), white (5AW) and Pink (5AP) Tear Like the 5B, with more power and reach. Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock, band cymbal sounds. Great for light rock 5/8 light touch and great feel around the drums. ers who love the 5B but want a little Length: 16” Length: 16 ” drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick in the 1/2 and practice. and fusion. Length: 15 7/8” Length: 16 ” more weight and length. Diameter: .540” Diameter: .630” world—great for every style. Length: 16” Length: 16 3/16” Diameter: .530” Diameter: .595” Length: 16 1/4” Length: 16” Diameter: .595” Diameter: .580” (CMN) Diameter: .610” 5AN METAL N 7A Diameter: .565” Tear drop tip. Light and fast—great for every Oval tip. Offers extra reach and power. style of music! Tear drop tip. Perfect for light jazz and combo. EXTREME 55B (X55B) Length: 17” 1/2 Length: 16” Length: 15 ” EXTREME 5A (X5A) A 5B with increased shaft thickness and 2B Diameter: .635” Tear drop tip. Ideal for heavy rock, Diameter: .540” Like the 5A, with more power and reach. length. Leverage and power with a great feel! Diameter: .565” band and practice. Length: 16 1/2” Length: 16 1/2” 8D Length: 16 1/4” Diameter: .565” Diameter: .610” Like the 7A, with a bit more reach. Diameter: .630” ® HICKORY Length: 16” AMERICAN CLASSIC SPECIALTY 55A Diameter: .540” F1 Combines the dimensions of a 5A and 5B. A great choice As part of our commitment (5ABRL) (5BCO) Medium round tip with a short tapered neck. ROCK 5A BARREL 5B "CHOP-OUT" KINETIC FORCE when a 5B is just a little more stick than required. Our classic 5A design, featuring a proportionately Practice stick, Rubber tip with an elongated taper X8D Great for fusion or electric jazz. Oval tip for a full sound. Great for rock to offering drummers Kinetic energy is a function of mass Perfect for the 8D player looking for more perfect barrel-shaped tip. An impeccably balanced stick to simulate the balance of the 5B. Length: 16” 3/16 and band. and speed. By adding a more dense reach and leverage. Length: 16 ” ever-expanding Diameter: .580” Length: 16 5/8” creating supreme clarity with a beautiful tone. Length: 16 1/4” material to the butt end, these sticks Length: 16 1/2” Diameter: .580” possibilities with their can be played longer and harder with Diameter: .630” Length: 16” Diameter: .595” Diameter: .540” playing, Vic Firth has Diameter: .565” less fatigue. They can also help you EXTREME 55A (X55A) play faster! Available in 5A (5AKF) and added these revolutionary (5ADT) 85A A one of a kind design specifically for today’s electronic 3A 5A DUAL-TONE 5B (5BKF). (5BBRL) Combines the dimensions of an 8D and 5A. A drums. The long taper also provides great touch and Barrel tip produces bright, articulate cymbal METAL (CM) options for practice and 5B BARREL 5A wood tip with a durable synthetic felt mallet A 5B profile with a barrel-shaped tip. The reduced great jazz stick. sound on acoustic drums and cymbals. sounds. Great for light rock and fusion. Oval tip. Offers extra reach and power. sound production. head attached to the butt end. surface area of the tip provides a more focused cymbal 1/8 Length: 16 1/2” 3/16 Length: 17” Length: 16 ” Length: 16” Length: 16 ” sound while retaining great playability and versatility. Diameter: .580” Diameter: .565” Diameter: .550” Diameter: .580” Diameter: .635” Length: 16” Diameter: .595” 5ABRL 5BBRL 5BCO 5ADT 5AKF 5BKF 5B X5B X55B F1 3A 1A HD9 2B ROCK CM 5 6 AS7A AS8D AS5A AS5B AJ1 AJ2 AJ3 AJ4 AJ5 AJ6 DOUBLE-GLAZE PUREGRIT VIP GRIP Double Coat of No Finish, Raw Vic Grip is an anti-slip drumstick coating that Lacquer Finish Wood Texture provides a comfortable and slip resistant grip to our top selling American Classic® models. The Now expanded to all Newly expanded to our specially formulated material is extremely durable of our most popular top models, customized and an ideal choice for players who prefer an models, treated with for players who prefer enhanced grip on their sticks. Look for the red our DoubleGlaze a more raw and natural coating and put a stop to slippage! lacquer formula.