{"product_id":"vic-firth-m139-hard-lexan-keyboard-mallets-bells-xylophone-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M139 Hard Lexan Keyboard Mallets - Bells \u0026 Xylophone Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"627\"\u003eVic Firth M139\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hard keyboard mallet designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"690\"\u003ebells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, built with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eround Lexan head\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"747\"\u003erattan handle\u003c\/strong\u003e for a clear, articulate attack and lively response. Archived retailer listings describe it as a hard Lexan orchestral keyboard model, while Vic Firth’s current \u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eM434 Articulate Series\u003c\/strong\u003e page identifies that model as the successor-style equivalent to the former \u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003eM139\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eWith its harder synthetic head material and weighted design, the M139 is aimed at players who want strong note definition, projection, and a more focused front-end sound than softer rubber options. That makes it well suited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eglockenspiel, bells, xylophone, concert percussion, percussion ensemble, and players who need a bright orchestral keyboard sound\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v6lrdv\" data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eHard \u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eLexan\u003c\/strong\u003e keyboard mallets for bells and xylophone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1da7v5s\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eRound head shape\u003c\/strong\u003e for a fuller, more natural feel in this style of mallet. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xyf7bo\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1716\"\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=\"1hllocv\" data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003e14 1\/4\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e2j4iv\" data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e1 1\/8\" head size\u003c\/strong\u003e via the directly comparable current M434 spec from Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t5gqqd\" data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eWeighted design lineage carried into the current comparison model. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12t77no\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eSuitable for players seeking a bright, articulate keyboard percussion sound. This is an inference from the hard Lexan construction and Vic Firth’s positioning of the successor model. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003eIf you want a pair of keyboard mallets with more bite and definition than medium or rubber-headed options, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2493\"\u003eVic Firth M139\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of model players typically choose for clarity on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003ebells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The hard Lexan head gives a more pronounced attack, while the rattan shaft keeps the feel responsive and familiar for orchestral and ensemble playing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003eThis is also a useful listing for customers searching by older Vic Firth model numbers. Because the M139 is discontinued, many players will search for the original model rather than the newer series names. Vic Firth’s own comparison note tying the current \u003cstrong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003eM434\u003c\/strong\u003e to the former \u003cstrong data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003eM139\u003c\/strong\u003e makes that especially relevant for SEO and replacement-part style searches. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"re5pmx\" data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3262\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hlj37a\" data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M139 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wimlh3\" data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchestral Series \/ predecessor to Articulate M434 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o9rnjb\" data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3533\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eInstrument Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bells \/ Xylophone \/ Keyboard Percussion \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16pdcrb\" data-start=\"3534\" data-end=\"3616\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3553\"\u003eTip Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lexan \/ hard plastic \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16yzrd\" data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003eTip Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x1y8of\" data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3686\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003eTip Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24k9v6\" data-start=\"3749\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3751\" data-end=\"3771\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ymr0t1\" data-start=\"3821\" data-end=\"3901\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3834\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 1\/4\" \/ approx. 14.25\" \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tdatgx\" data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3918\"\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1 1\/8\" based on Vic Firth’s direct comparison model M434. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4089\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003eWho They’re For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4047\" data-end=\"4050\"\u003eThe Vic Firth M139 is a good fit for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4412\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmzq3r\" data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4119\"\u003eorchestral percussionists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9w9w1f\" data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4157\"\u003eschool and youth ensemble players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1987qn2\" data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4205\"\u003econcert band and percussion ensemble setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iust22\" data-start=\"4206\" data-end=\"4268\"\u003eplayers needing a harder mallet for \u003cstrong data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4266\"\u003ebells or xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bf4ue4\" data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4412\"\u003ecustomers looking to replace an older pair of \u003cstrong data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4335\"\u003eVic Firth M139\u003c\/strong\u003e mallets with the same style and feel \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4433\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4436\" data-end=\"4479\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dn7mpe\" data-start=\"4436\" data-end=\"4479\"\u003e1 pair of Vic Firth M139 keyboard mallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729088020776,"sku":"VF-M139","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-m139-hard-lexan-keyboard-mallets-bells-xylophone-mallets-4279819.jpg?v=1779545948","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-m139-hard-lexan-keyboard-mallets-bells-xylophone-mallets","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}