{"product_id":"vic-firth-m115-robert-van-sice-marimba-mallets-medium-hard-yarn-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M115 Robert van Sice Marimba Mallets - Medium Hard Yarn Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eVic Firth M115 Robert van Sice Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e are medium hard marimba mallets from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eRobert van Sice Signature Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, built for players who want a brighter attack than a medium mallet but without moving into an overly harsh, xylophone-like sound. Vic Firth describes the M115 specifically as \u003cstrong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e“bright, but not to the point of xylophone-like brilliance,”\u003c\/strong\u003e making it a strong option for players who need extra definition while keeping the fuller character expected from a marimba mallet. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003ePart of the wider Robert van Sice range, the M115 uses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eyarn-wound head\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"926\"\u003emaple handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the long-handle design this series is known for. Vic Firth says the Robert van Sice mallets use an exclusive hand-wrapping technique intended to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003evirtually eliminate bar-contact noise\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that the series uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e17\" maple handles\u003c\/strong\u003e to give better feel and control at wider interval spreads. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qa3zc2\" data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eRobert van Sice Signature marimba mallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15yxmfd\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eMedium hard response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24efvy\" data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eYarn-wound head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4h749j\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eMaple handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bqqev3\" data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eDesigned for concert marimba playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dt00t4\" data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eBright sound with more attack than a medium model, while staying short of a hard xylophone-style edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tug0cn\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eLong 17\" handle format for reach and interval control \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eM115\u003c\/strong\u003e sits in a very useful part of the Robert van Sice range. It gives more presence and articulation than softer models, so it works well for players who need notes to speak clearly in ensemble settings, more rhythmic passages, or repertoire where a medium mallet feels slightly too warm. A Thomann customer review also describes it as having a more decisive, articulate attack than the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003eM114\u003c\/strong\u003e, while still covering a broad sound range. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eThis makes the M115 a sensible choice for advanced students, conservatoire players, teachers, and serious marimba players who want a dependable \u003cstrong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003emedium hard all-rounder\u003c\/strong\u003e within a respected signature series. 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