{"product_id":"vic-firth-bd8-soundpower-bass-drum-mallet-grandioso-concert-bass-drum-beater","title":"Vic Firth BD8 Soundpower Bass Drum Mallet - Grandioso Concert Bass Drum Beater","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eVic Firth BD8 Soundpower Mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavyweight concert bass drum mallet designed for players who need a bigger, fuller sound without losing control. Vic Firth describes the BD8 as being \u003cstrong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"540\"\u003especially designed for increased weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"593\"\u003ea round, warm sound at lower dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"650\"\u003ethe ultimate, full-bodied fortissimo when needed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Within the Soundpower range, Vic Firth also notes that the BD8 stands apart from the rest of the series because of its \u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eextraordinary weight and contoured shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eThat makes the BD8 a strong choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"918\"\u003esymphonic orchestra\u003c\/strong\u003e, concert percussion, and any setup where you need a bass drum mallet with more foundation and presence than lighter general-purpose models. Thomann’s listing supports this too, describing it as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003ehigher weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003every well balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eideally suited for symphonic orchestra use\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dtlyik\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eHeavyweight \u003cstrong data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eSoundpower\u003c\/strong\u003e bass drum mallet designed for increased weight. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m4dh3p\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eProduces a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eround, warm sound at low dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003efull-bodied fortissimo\u003c\/strong\u003e when required. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i8zyw8\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eContoured maple shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e for balance and control. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o5x9md\" data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eSeamless round felt head\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vic Firth’s Soundpower series overview describes the range as using seamless, round felt heads. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ca2xao\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003econcert\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003emarching\u003c\/strong\u003e use according to Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yq2y7z\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e17\"\u003c\/strong\u003e long. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pn3hyj\" data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e3 3\/8\" head diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eWhy Choose This Bass Drum Mallet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eIf you need a bass drum mallet with more weight behind the stroke, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eBD8\u003c\/strong\u003e is the model in the Soundpower line built specifically for that job. It gives you enough mass for a broader, more powerful tone, but the way Vic Firth and Thomann describe it suggests it is still intended to feel controlled and balanced rather than clumsy. That makes it especially useful for orchestral players who need one mallet capable of both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003equiet warm rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003elarge fortissimo passages\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eThis is also a good listing to optimise around terms like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003econcert bass drum mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2717\"\u003eorchestral bass drum beater\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003esymphonic bass drum mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the product is clearly positioned toward that use rather than general drum kit or marching-only playing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2909\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"3958\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fy3q5j\" data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wvacpc\" data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3008\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD8. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"29n35y\" data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soundpower. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r635ff\" data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soundpower Bass Drum - Grandioso Mallets. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13zatqr\" data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3249\"\u003eInstrument Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concert bass drum; also listed by Vic Firth for concert and marching use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4o5aop\" data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3386\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Felt. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10zj5ja\" data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003eHead Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uccllj\" data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3628\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003eHead Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 3\/8\" \/ approx. 82.5 to 86 mm depending on retailer rounding. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9pmtd4\" data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3753\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3651\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple. Thomann lists wood, while Vic Firth specifies maple. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ebqx49\" data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3767\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\" \/ approx. 432 mm. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bhb96u\" data-start=\"3832\" data-end=\"3958\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eWeight \/ Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher weight; extraordinary weight within the Soundpower line. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3981\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3979\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w9s2nw\" data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003e1 x Vic Firth BD8 Soundpower bass drum mallet. 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