Vic Firth Heritage Brush Rubber Handle

by Vic Firth

Product Features

• 5 spread
• Light and fast
• Smooth rubber handle
• Retractable wire brush

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18 x 2 x 3 inches ; 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002DXGUQ
• Item model number: HB
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,935 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

This retractable wire brush features a smooth rubber handle and Vic Firth's special triangular metal pull rod for versatility on the cymbals. Light and fast. 5" spread.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for any brush work, November 29, 2004

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Victoria Tarrani "writer, editor, artist, des... (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vic Firth Heritage Brush Rubber Handle (Electronics)

I've tried this and the companion model, Vic Firth Jazz Brush ASIN B0002F53G4, and prefer this one.

The reasons I like this Heritage model is the lighter gage wires and the way the brush feels in my hand. It's lightweight, has a nice balance and produces the exact sound that I am trying for. The Jazz model I mentioned would be my second choice because it has the same balance, but the heavier gage wires do not appeal to me, especially when I do accents.

Choosing the right brush is a matter of personal preference. Regardless of which brush you ultimately choose or your level of skill with them (brush work is becoming a lost art), I highly recommend getting a copy of Essence of Brushes (ASIN B0002VEPN0). This DVD is an instructional movie by Ed Thigpen (cited by both Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa as the best brush man in the world).