Vic Firth M124 Robert van Sice Marimba Mallets - Medium Synthetic Core
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The Vic Firth M124 Robert van Sice Marimba Mallets are medium-hard yarn marimba mallets designed as part of the acclaimed Robert van Sice Signature Series. Vic Firth describes the M124 as the most popular mallet in the series, offering an extraordinary range of colour that can be easily shaped by the performer. They use a synthetic core, grey yarn wrapping, and 17" maple handles, making them a versatile choice for concert marimba playing across solo, ensemble and contemporary repertoire.
The wider Robert van Sice series was developed to reduce unwanted bar-contact noise through an exclusive hand-wrapping approach. Vic Firth states that the synthetic core models are multi-tonal, while the 17" maple handles are designed to provide strong feel and control at wider interval stretches. That makes the M124 particularly useful for players who want a balanced medium mallet with a broad tonal palette rather than a one-dimensional sound.
Key Features
- Medium hardness for balanced marimba response.
- Synthetic core design for a multi-tonal sound.
- Grey yarn head covering.
- 17" maple handles for reach, control and interval comfort.
- Vic Firth calls it the most popular mallet in the Robert van Sice series.
- Designed for concert marimba use.
- Series design aims to virtually eliminate the sound of bar contact.
Why Choose These Mallets?
If you need one pair of medium marimba mallets that can cover a wide range of music, the Vic Firth M124 is one of the safest choices in the Robert van Sice line. The medium synthetic-core construction gives enough clarity for articulate passages, but still offers warmth and tonal depth for more lyrical playing. Vic Firth’s own wording around “extraordinary range of colour” and the series’ multi-tonal design makes this a strong option for players who want flexibility rather than an overly narrow sound.
This model is especially appealing to advanced students, conservatoire players, teachers and serious marimba performers who already know the Robert van Sice name. The series is positioned by Vic Firth around refined tone control, reduced bar noise and strong interval feel, all of which are useful selling points for customers moving beyond basic student mallets.
Specifications
- Brand: Vic Firth.
- Model: M124.
- Series: Robert van Sice.
- Instrument Use: Marimba.
- Hardness: Medium.
- Head Material / Covering: Yarn, grey.
- Core Type: Synthetic core.
- Handle Material: Maple.
- Length: 17". Thomann lists 432 mm, which is close but not an exact conversion, so Vic Firth’s 17" spec is the better primary reference.
- Application: Concert.
Who They’re For
The Vic Firth M124 suits:
- marimba players wanting a medium all-round mallet
- advanced students and conservatoire players
- percussion teachers choosing a reliable core marimba model
- ensemble and solo performers who need a multi-tonal medium mallet
- players specifically looking for the most popular model in the Robert van Sice range.
What’s Included
- 1 pair of Vic Firth M124 Robert van Sice marimba mallets.