The Robert van Sice Signature Keyboard mallets from Vic Firth feature a heavy synthetic core that produces a very robust and complete sound. These yarn wound marimba mallets have been crafted with an exclusive hand-wrapping technique that virtually eliminates the sound of bar contact. A special interlocking stitch pattern maintains the integrity of the head. The maple handles are 17″ long and provide an excellent feel and control. With a full depth of sound and excellent versatility of color, these mallets are the perfect choice for music from Japanese repertoire and pieces demanding multiple layers of timbre.
The M124 medium mallets are the most popular in the series. They feature an extraordinary range of color.
| Quantity | Sold In Pairs |
|---|---|
| SKU | VIC-M124 |
| UPC | 750795017805 |
| Weight | 0.2 lb |
These mallets feel great in every aspect, and are great for the upper 3.5ish octaves of the keyboard. I would say they are very harsh for a medium mallet, and the brighter movements reveal an even harsher sound, much more like a wrapped xylophone mallet. Great for marimba concertos as they can project and will last you very long.
These mallets have a beautiful sound and dynamic range on both high and low ends of the marimba. They are amazing starter mallets for anyone.
This is by far my favorite marimba mallet. It produces great sound on all registers of the marimba. Want to play some Bach? This mallet has you covered. Want to play some Robert Oetomo? This mallet has you covered. Playing some David Manslanka? This mallet has you covered. This mallet can do no wrong. It will last literally forever, and will take any beating you throw at it. Well worth the money.
This mallet series is by far my favorite series for solo performance marimba, I do not practice with these all the time because I am concerned they may way out faster than I'd like so I just try and preserve them. But these are amazing for performance, never any contact sound but each note doesn't get muffled. Absolutely an amazing purchase.
These were a gift for my wife. She loves the mallets and says they have the best sound and are super light. Thanks again.
