Vic Firth

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Bennie Rodgers II with Doja Cat “The Scarlet Tour”

Tama Star Bubinga in Piano Black: 6.5 x 14 Star Bubinga Snare, 5.5 x 14 Star Classic Walnut/Birch snare, 5.5 x 10 Star Classic Walnut / Birch snare. Toms, (all Star Bubinga) 6 x 8, 7 x 10, 8 x…

Jason Mehler
Dec 31, 2023

Vic Firth Terra™ Series

Vic Firth’s new series of drumsticks celebrates the natural beauty our earth gifts us in each drumstick we make. Using a proprietary staining process, the unique and beautiful grains are exposed so that no two pairs are alike. Crafted from…

Modern Drummer
Aug 31, 2023

Vic Firth Introduces new stick and Rute Models

Nate Smith Signature Stick Nate Smith is renowned globally by drummers for his unique pocket, versatility, musicality, and infectious energy he brings to the drum set wherever he goes. His new signature series drumstick from Vic Firth feels like an…

By Nic Kubes
May 31, 2022

Vic Firth Bluetooth Isolation Headphones

Like many of you reading this, I have been using the Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones for years now, and my ears have been thanking me. With the success of the original design, it was a logical next step for…

By Nic Kubes
Apr 30, 2022

NEW and NOTABLE

VIC FIRTH ANNOUNCES SEVERAL NEW PRODUCTS Rute-X Rods Vic Firth understands that the familiar feel of drumsticks is missing from traditional rod designs. The new RUTE-X rods offer the comfort, response, and balance of standard drumsticks while further improving on…

Modern Drummer
Feb 28, 2022
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NEW GEAR - September 2021

64 Audio U6t Universal In-Ear Monitor Drummers who are done with that wedge blasting away at them a few feet from their drum throne, but don’t want to expend the time and expense to order custom in-ear monitors, should look…

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2021

ProMark, Low Boy Custom Beaters and Vic Firth

ProMark Carter McLean Signature Drumsticks This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is June2021_Gear_NewGear_ProMark-181x1024.jpg The Carter McLean signature stick is made from hickory with a custom wood tip. It measures .571” in diameter and 16 1/8” in…

Modern Drummer
Jun 18, 2021

Vic Firth Re-Mix Brushes

Vic Firth recently expanded its catalog with four pairs of uniquely designed Re-Mix brushes/rods made from different types of organic material, ranging from soft and subtle broomcorn to a combo of stiff yet flexible birch and rattan. These models are…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2020

July Edition

TRX Cymbals CRX Rock II Series This new series includes a full range of medium-weight rides, hi-hats, crashes, crash-rides, and effects cymbals with a brilliant finish. They are available individually or in a box set composed of 14″ hi-hats, a…

Modern Drummer
Jun 3, 2020

Vic Firth — PureGrit and DoubleGlaze Drumsticks and VicWax Stick Wax

For extreme enhancement, the company introduced the antislip Vic Grip for a number of its most popular models. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

New gear from TAMA, Zildjian, and Vic Firth!

New gear from TAMA, Zildjian, and Vic Firth! TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Oct 30, 2018

New Drum Gear from Tama, Remo, Rogers, Etymotic Research, Vic Firth and Ahead!

Tama Superstar Hyper-Drive Duo Drumkit Tama’s new Superstar Hyper-Drive Duo features maple shells with black nickel hardware, die-cast hoops, and the aluminum Star-Cast mounting system. The 10×14 Duo snare drum doubles as a floor tom and an extra-deep snare. The…

Modern Drummer
Mar 28, 2018
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Vic Firth: Beyond The Classical Stereotype

Musicians are often thought to have the same characteristics as the music they play. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Rick Mattingly
Sep 21, 2017

John Blackwell Jr., Kim Plainfield, Sweetwater Gearfest, Vic Firth and more!

Sweetwater GearFest 2017 Draws Record Crowds and Sales The 2017 edition of music retailer Sweetwater’s GearFest trade show and festival was held this past June at the company’s corporate headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event broke every attendance and…

Modern Drummer
Aug 30, 2017
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