World Classic® Percussion Products

Vic Firth offers a collection of world music percussion products under the World Classic banner. This line features unique sticks and mallets from three of today's leading world music percussion artists.

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World Classic® Timbale Sticks
The TMB1 and TMB2 are the latest additions to an already impressive line of timbale sticks under the World Classic® heading. Resulting from collaboration with many of the world’s greatest percussionists, these models address the need for a stick which is longer than the standard sized timbale stick. Powerful and well balanced, both are also great on cowbells, cymbals, drum skins and sound blocks. In hickory.
TMB1
Our biggest and boldest timbale stick. Designed for the player looking for extra reach and power.
L = 17”, Dia. = 1/2”
TMB2
A unique option for the player looking for slightly more than the standard sized timbale stick.
L = 16 ½”, Dia. = .470”

Alex Acuña
Alex Acuña's timbale sticks are designed to provide optimum response on timbales and cymbals. In hickory.
Conquistador (SAA)
L=16", Dia.=.440"
Clear Conquistador (SAAC)
L=16", Dia.=.440"
El Palo (SAA2)
L=16 1/8", Dia.=.500"


Paulinho da Costa
Paulinho da Costa designed this multi-purpose timbale stick for use on timbales, agogo, tamborim, repique and many other world percussion instruments.
Paulinho da Costa Signature Timbale Stick (SPD)
A small timbale stick that is ideal for solo playing. In honey hickory.
L=15 1/4", Dia.=.375"
     
Maraca Mallet (WMM)
Combines a staccato timpani mallet and a maraca for clear maraca sound with plenty of articulation. Great for unique timpani passages as well as for drum set and other world percussion instruments. L = 14 5/8”;
Dia. = 1 9/16”


Airto Moreira's Brazilian Street Beat Mallets
 Designed by Airto for use on Surdos, the Brazilian Street Beat 1 and 2 feature tapered ash shafts and foam cores covered with synthetic felt. Light and easy to hold, they produce a clear and solid sound.
Brazilian Street Beat 1 (ABSB1) - For small Surdos. Light in weight with great balance.
L = 14 3/4” Head size = 2 1/4” x 1 3/4”
Brazilian Street Beat 2 (ABSB2) - For large Surdos. Produces a big sound without being overbearing!
L = 14 3/4” Head size = 2 1/4” x 2 5/8”