Vic Firth American Custom M11 Glockenspiel Mallets Brass Head
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The Vic Firth American Custom M11 mallets are extra-hard glockenspiel and bells mallets designed for players who need strong articulation, bright attack, and a very clear response on metal keyboard percussion. Vic Firth describes the M11 as a brass mallet for bells, while current retailer listings position it specifically for glockenspiel use.
Built with birch handles and brass heads, the M11 gives a direct, focused sound that suits passages where note definition and projection matter. At 16" / 40.6 cm long, they offer a comfortable reach and a solid, controlled feel in the hand.
These are a strong choice for orchestral percussion, school percussion departments, ensembles, and players who need a harder mallet for glockenspiel, bell tree, and other metal keyboard percussion where a softer yarn or rubber head would not give enough attack.
Key Features
- Designed for glockenspiel, bells, and bell tree use.
- Part of the Vic Firth American Custom Keyboard range.
- Brass heads for extra-hard, articulate attack.
- Birch handles for a direct and consistent feel.
- 16" / 40.6 cm length.
- Supplied as 1 pair.
Why Choose These Mallets?
The M11 is a useful choice when you need a brighter, more cutting sound than softer glockenspiel mallets can provide. The brass heads give excellent clarity and make them especially suitable for passages where you want every note to speak cleanly and distinctly. That makes them a practical option for orchestral parts, school percussion work, and any setting where metallic articulation is part of the sound you want. This is supported by Vic Firth’s own “brass-headed for bells and bell tree” wording and current retailer descriptions focused on glockenspiel use.
They also suit players looking for a harder mallet option alongside softer yarn, rubber, or phenolic models. Compared with medium keyboard mallets, the M11 is much more specialist in sound and feel, giving a sharper and more brilliant tone on metal instruments. This is an inference based on the brass head material and extra-hard classification.
Specifications
- Brand: Vic Firth.
- Model: M11.
- Series: American Custom Keyboard.
- Product Type: Glockenspiel / bell mallet pair.
- Hardness: Extra Hard / Hard. Official Vic Firth wording describes it as Extra Hard, Brass, while Thomann lists the hardness as Hard.
- Length: 16" / 40.6 cm.
- Head Material: Brass.
- Handle Material: Birch.
- Application: Concert / bells / bell tree / glockenspiel.
- Delivery Quantity: 1 pair.