Vic Firth RE-MIX Birch Brushes

Controlled Attack with a Natural, Organic Brush Feel

The Vic Firth RE-MIX Birch Brushes are designed for drummers who want a balanced response between traditional wire brushes and rods. Using birch dowels, these brushes produce a mid-level attack with a warm, organic tone, making them well suited to situations where full sticks feel too strong but standard brushes feel too soft.

Birch sits in the middle in terms of density, so you get more definition and presence than softer materials while still keeping a natural, less aggressive sound. Compared to wire brushes, which emphasise sweep and texture, birch dowels give you clearer note articulation and a more percussive feel. At the same time, they avoid the sharper attack you’d get from heavier rod bundles.

The RE-MIX concept lets you pair and combine different brush types, so you can fine-tune your sound depending on the setting. That flexibility is useful in low-volume gigs, acoustic sets, or studio work where small changes in attack and volume make a noticeable difference.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think these brushes are ideal for drummers who want a versatile, in-between option with a natural feel, because the birch dowels give you control and definition without overpowering the mix.