{"product_id":"vic-firth-m124-robert-van-sice-marimba-mallets-medium-synthetic-core","title":"Vic Firth M124 Robert van Sice Marimba Mallets - Medium Synthetic Core","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eVic Firth M124 Robert van Sice Marimba Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e are medium-hard yarn marimba mallets designed as part of the acclaimed \u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eRobert van Sice Signature Series\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vic Firth describes the M124 as \u003cstrong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"957\"\u003ethe most popular mallet in the series\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering an \u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eextraordinary range of colour\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be easily shaped by the performer. They use a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003esynthetic core\u003c\/strong\u003e, grey yarn wrapping, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e17\" maple handles\u003c\/strong\u003e, making them a versatile choice for concert marimba playing across solo, ensemble and contemporary repertoire. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003eThe wider Robert van Sice series was developed to reduce unwanted bar-contact noise through an exclusive hand-wrapping approach. Vic Firth states that the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003esynthetic core models are multi-tonal\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003e17\" maple handles\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r7cw6p\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e hardness for balanced marimba response. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15f672s\" data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eSynthetic core\u003c\/strong\u003e design for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003emulti-tonal\u003c\/strong\u003e sound. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p2umb7\" data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eGrey yarn\u003c\/strong\u003e head covering. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1odksw4\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e17\" maple handles\u003c\/strong\u003e for reach, control and interval comfort. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c9oo6q\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eVic Firth calls it \u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003ethe most popular mallet in the Robert van Sice series\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dagzt7\" data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003econcert marimba\u003c\/strong\u003e use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1felqsz\" data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eSeries design aims to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003evirtually eliminate the sound of bar contact\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eIf you need one pair of medium marimba mallets that can cover a wide range of music, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eVic Firth M124\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eThis 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3479\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"4307\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r8ug7\" data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3547\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3494\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14c3hg4\" data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3550\" data-end=\"3560\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M124. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hidhf\" data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3681\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3611\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert van Sice. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1faea6m\" data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3754\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003eInstrument Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marimba. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u77sbs\" data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3757\" data-end=\"3770\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l424ht\" data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3852\"\u003eHead Material \/ Covering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yarn, grey. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"blby0q\" data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"3981\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003eCore Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synthetic core. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4sp7it\" data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4053\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3984\" data-end=\"4004\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18xagsp\" data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4237\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4056\" data-end=\"4067\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\". 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