{"product_id":"vic-firth-m142-orchestral-series-very-hard-phenolic-bells-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M142 Orchestral Series Very Hard Phenolic Bells Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eVic Firth M142\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very hard \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003ephenolic keyboard mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e designed primarily for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003ebells and glockenspiel\u003c\/strong\u003e playing. It is part of the older \u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eOrchestral Series\u003c\/strong\u003e and is consistently described as having a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003esmall head\u003c\/strong\u003e that produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003ebrilliant, pointed sounds on bells\u003c\/strong\u003e. Current Vic Firth materials indicate that the newer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eArticulate Series M440\u003c\/strong\u003e is the closest current equivalent to the former M142. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"2210\"\u003eBuilt with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003erattan handles\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003every hard phenolic head\u003c\/strong\u003e, the M142 is aimed at players who need maximum clarity, clean projection, and a bright attack on metal keyboard percussion. This makes it a sensible choice for orchestral percussion, marching percussion, percussion ensemble, and solo bells work where note definition is especially important. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sboupi\" data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ywve6v\" data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eVery hard phenolic\u003c\/strong\u003e bells\/glockenspiel mallets. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lk38e\" data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eSmall head\u003c\/strong\u003e for brilliant, pointed sound. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xj45l\" data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eRattan handles\u003c\/strong\u003e for lively response and control. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x3f5dt\" data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eSuited to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003ebells\/glockenspiel\u003c\/strong\u003e and similar bright metal keyboard percussion applications. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lhvugk\" data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eOlder \u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eOrchestral Series\u003c\/strong\u003e model; closest current Vic Firth comparison is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eM440\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nqghkz\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2798\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"3280\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eM142\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specialist choice for players who want a very direct, brilliant bells sound. Compared with softer plastic, nylon, or yarn models, the phenolic head gives a sharper attack and more cutting articulation, which is particularly useful when you need the glockenspiel to speak clearly in ensemble playing. This is an inference from the published phenolic construction and the repeated “brilliant and pointed” product description. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3282\" data-end=\"3506\"\u003eIt is also a useful model for players specifically searching for the older \u003cstrong data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003eM142\u003c\/strong\u003e reference, since Vic Firth now points customers toward the newer \u003cstrong data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003eM440\u003c\/strong\u003e as the current comparison. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"e5mrjc\" data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3528\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"4279\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r8ug7\" data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iort5g\" data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3655\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3597\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M142. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lrfive\" data-start=\"3656\" data-end=\"3730\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchestral Series. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t29ck3\" data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3733\" data-end=\"3750\"\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keyboard \/ bells mallet pair. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13x3is8\" data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3895\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3843\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Phenolic. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bzh4vs\" data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3977\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very hard \/ extra hard. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d5ikak\" data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4050\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3980\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1slxxbk\" data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4119\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4064\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4065\" data-end=\"4076\"\u003e14 1\/4\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6u9csu\" data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4188\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4122\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4145\"\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12424qw\" data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4279\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4215\"\u003ePrimary Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bells \/ Glockenspiel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51719228326184,"sku":"VF-M142","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-m142-orchestral-series-very-hard-phenolic-bells-mallets-4067288.png?v=1779544569","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-m142-orchestral-series-very-hard-phenolic-bells-mallets","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}