{"product_id":"vic-firth-m138-medium-poly-keyboard-mallets-orchestral-bells-xylophone-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M138 Medium Poly Keyboard Mallets - Orchestral Bells \u0026 Xylophone Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eVic Firth M138 Orchestral Keyboard Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e are medium poly mallets designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"753\"\u003ebells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an added \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"794\"\u003einternal brass weight\u003c\/strong\u003e that helps produce a \u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"836\"\u003ewarm, dark sound\u003c\/strong\u003e with a fuller response. Built with \u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"890\"\u003erattan handles\u003c\/strong\u003e, they offer a flexible, lively feel that suits not only orchestral playing, but also \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003econcert band, percussion ensemble, solo repertoire, marching band, drum corps, and indoor percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e. Product listings and catalog references consistently describe the M138 as a medium poly orchestral keyboard model with weighted head design and a 14 1\/4\" overall length. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eThe M138 has also become a familiar choice for players who want more body and less harshness than very bright bell mallets, making it a useful option for repertoire that needs clarity without sounding too brittle. Vic Firth’s current \u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eArticulate Series M423\u003c\/strong\u003e is explicitly described as comparable to the former \u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eM138\u003c\/strong\u003e, reinforcing the M138’s role as a go-to weighted poly model for a broad range of keyboard percussion work. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vrn0jf\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eMedium poly keyboard mallets for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003ebells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yltge3\" data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eAdded brass weight\u003c\/strong\u003e for a warmer, darker and fuller tone response \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ln5m1m\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eRattan shafts\u003c\/strong\u003e for flexibility and rebound \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h86ffq\" data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eRound head design\u003c\/strong\u003e with medium hardness \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z8vggg\" data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eorchestral, symphonic band, marching band, drum corps, indoor percussion, percussion ensemble and solo playing\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dlxs3y\" data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e14 1\/4\" length\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"174cl47\" data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2470\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003e1 1\/8\" head size\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=\"3238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eIf you want a pair of keyboard mallets that sit between overly bright bell mallets and softer general-purpose options, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eVic Firth M138\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong all-rounder. The weighted poly head helps bring out definition on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eglockenspiel and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping the tone rounded enough for players who do not want an overly sharp front-end attack. That makes them particularly useful for school ensembles, orchestral parts, percussion ensemble setups, and players who need one reliable pair for a range of tuned percussion jobs. This positioning is supported by both retailer descriptions and percussion education material that places models in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eM135–M138\u003c\/strong\u003e range in bell\/xylophone use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3785\"\u003eBecause the M138 is an older orchestral-series model, it can also appeal to players specifically searching for that classic Vic Firth spec rather than newer naming. Including that older model reference can help capture searches from players, schools and ensembles looking to replace an existing pair or find the nearest current equivalent. Vic Firth’s own current product page for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003eM423\u003c\/strong\u003e directly references the former \u003cstrong data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3673\"\u003eM138\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes that comparison especially relevant for search visibility. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3807\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3805\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"4628\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"re5pmx\" data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f0h9kn\" data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3932\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3875\" 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Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5081\" data-end=\"5136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15qfxj8\" data-start=\"5081\" data-end=\"5136\"\u003e1 pair of Vic Firth M138 Medium Poly Keyboard Mallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729069703464,"sku":"VF-M138","price":34.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-m138-medium-poly-keyboard-mallets-orchestral-bells-xylophone-mallets-1141141.webp?v=1779545406","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-m138-medium-poly-keyboard-mallets-orchestral-bells-xylophone-mallets","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}