{"product_id":"vic-firth-m141-medium-hard-nylon-keyboard-mallets-bell-xylophone-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M141 Medium Hard Nylon Keyboard Mallets - Bell \u0026 Xylophone Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"858\"\u003eVic Firth M141\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medium hard nylon keyboard mallet designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"934\"\u003ebells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, built with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"969\"\u003ewhite nylon head\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"991\"\u003erattan handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Retailer descriptions consistently describe it as producing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003efocused sound on xylophone and bells\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a useful choice for players who want more definition than a general-purpose medium mallet without moving into the brighter, harder edge of the top-end models. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003ePart of the older Vic Firth \u003cstrong data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eOrchestral Series\u003c\/strong\u003e for bells and xylophone, the M141 sits in the range as a medium hard nylon option for concert use. Retailer listings also note that, with its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003erattan shafts\u003c\/strong\u003e, it works not only for orchestral and symphonic band playing, but also for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003emarching band, drum corps, indoor percussion, percussion ensemble and solo use\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9pkdun\" data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eMedium hard nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e head for a focused sound on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003exylophone and bells\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hi1gcu\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eWhite nylon head\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nzaat\" data-start=\"1913\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eRattan handle\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=\"1tq541d\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e14 3\/16\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e on archived M141 listings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"49rn4p\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2125\"\u003e1\" head size\u003c\/strong\u003e listed by Percussion Source. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9ebley\" data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003econcert\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003emarching band\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003edrum corps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eindoor percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003epercussion ensemble\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003esolo playing\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rzjhc6\" data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003eClosely linked to the current \u003cstrong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003eVic Firth M424\u003c\/strong\u003e comparison model. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eIf you need a pair of keyboard mallets that sit between a broad general-purpose nylon sound and a brighter, more aggressive hard model, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eVic Firth M141\u003c\/strong\u003e fills that gap well. Its medium hard nylon head gives enough articulation for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003ebells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e while keeping the sound more controlled than brass, aluminum, or very hard acetyl options. That makes it a strong fit for school ensembles, concert percussion setups, and players who want one dependable pair for focused tuned percussion work. This positioning is supported by the original M141 retailer wording and by Vic Firth’s current M424 comparison page. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003eThis is also a particularly useful discontinued model number to keep visible in the listing because customers often search for older Vic Firth mallets by the original code. Including both the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003eM141\u003c\/strong\u003e number and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003eM424 comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e helps catch players looking for either the original mallet or its closest current alternative. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3544\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"4746\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r8ug7\" data-start=\"3565\" data-end=\"3630\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ufotrr\" data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3643\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M141. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yq5wco\" data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3705\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchestral Series \/ former model compared to Articulate M424. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jbs295\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3912\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3812\" data-end=\"3831\"\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=\"168ndyw\" data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3982\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3933\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nylon. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10zj5ja\" data-start=\"3983\" data-end=\"4050\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3985\" data-end=\"4001\"\u003eHead Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p8ibc6\" data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4266\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4068\"\u003eHead Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round. The current Vic Firth comparison model M424 is described as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4136\" data-end=\"4155\"\u003e1\" nylon, round\u003c\/strong\u003e, which strongly supports the same style profile for the former M141. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2txjzr\" data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4337\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4282\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium Hard. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jx3hfj\" data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4400\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4354\"\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\". \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yeakl8\" data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4473\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4423\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b3xul5\" data-start=\"4474\" data-end=\"4676\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4487\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 3\/16\" on retailer listings; Vic Firth’s current M424 comparison page lists \u003cstrong data-start=\"4566\" data-end=\"4577\"\u003e14.125\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is effectively the same spec rounded differently. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3s4915\" data-start=\"4677\" data-end=\"4746\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4679\" data-end=\"4695\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concert. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4748\" data-end=\"4767\"\u003eWho They’re For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"4770\"\u003eThe Vic Firth M141 suits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"5132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmzq3r\" data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"4827\"\u003eorchestral percussionists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"utzq8l\" data-start=\"4828\" data-end=\"4871\"\u003econcert band and symphonic band players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qy3r8f\" data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4940\"\u003etuned percussion players wanting a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4938\"\u003efocused nylon bell mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f5bnb8\" data-start=\"4941\" data-end=\"5024\"\u003emarching and indoor percussion players needing a rattan-handled keyboard option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12o6blz\" data-start=\"5025\" data-end=\"5132\"\u003eschools and ensembles replacing an older \u003cstrong data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5086\"\u003eVic Firth M141\u003c\/strong\u003e pair. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5153\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5258\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a8xpfa\" data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5258\"\u003e1 pair of Vic Firth M141 medium hard nylon keyboard mallets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729286234408,"sku":"VF-M141","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-m141-medium-hard-nylon-keyboard-mallets-bell-xylophone-mallets-5371886.webp?v=1779543007","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-m141-medium-hard-nylon-keyboard-mallets-bell-xylophone-mallets","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}