{"product_id":"vic-firth-m143-hard-acetyl-bell-mallets-delicate-bell-xylophone-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M143 Hard Acetyl Bell Mallets - Delicate Bell \u0026 Xylophone Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eVic Firth M143\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hard acetyl keyboard mallet designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"804\"\u003ebells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"837\"\u003every small head\u003c\/strong\u003e that produces a \u003cstrong data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"885\"\u003every thin, delicate texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. Multiple retailer listings describe it as part of Vic Firth’s older Orchestral Series, built with \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003erattan shafts\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e3\/4\" head size\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an overall \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e14 1\/8\" length\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eBecause of its small hard head, the M143 is aimed at players who want clarity and definition without sounding too heavy or overbearing. That makes it especially useful for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003edelicate passages on bells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, and retailer descriptions also note it as a strong option for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003emarching band, drum corps, indoor percussion, percussion ensemble and solo playing\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eThe current \u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eVic Firth M420 Articulate Series\u003c\/strong\u003e gives even more context, because it is described as the replacement for the former \u003cstrong data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eM143\u003c\/strong\u003e and uses a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e3\/4\" round acetyl core\u003c\/strong\u003e on a rattan handle, designed to give a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003emore delicate sound without sacrificing clarity on bells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lmmxq2\" data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eHard \u003cstrong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003eacetyl \/ acetal\u003c\/strong\u003e head for bright, articulate keyboard percussion playing. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x9ionm\" data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eVery small head\u003c\/strong\u003e for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003every thin texture\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ycn2fw\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e3\/4\" head size\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"827gfq\" data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eRattan handles\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=\"1b1x1dv\" data-start=\"2226\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e14 1\/8\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17myvhh\" data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2460\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003ebells, xylophone, marching band, drum corps, indoor percussion, percussion ensemble and solo use\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wz4kpk\" data-start=\"2461\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eClosely tied to the current \u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eVic Firth M420\u003c\/strong\u003e replacement model. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2604\"\u003eIf you need a pair of keyboard mallets for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003elighter, more delicate playing\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eVic Firth M143\u003c\/strong\u003e is a very useful model. Its small hard acetyl head helps notes speak clearly on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003ebells and xylophone\u003c\/strong\u003e, but with a thinner, more refined texture than larger or heavier bell mallets. That makes it a good choice for players who want articulation without too much weight in the sound. This is strongly supported by both the original M143 descriptions and the current M420 replacement wording. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003eThis is also a particularly useful discontinued model number to keep in the listing, because customers often search for older Vic Firth mallets by the original code. Including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eM143\u003c\/strong\u003e number alongside the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003eM420 replacement reference\u003c\/strong\u003e helps capture searches from players, schools and ensembles looking for either the original mallet or its closest current equivalent. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"4598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e1g97r\" data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3639\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u4kt85\" data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3652\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M143. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"100fb2u\" data-start=\"3701\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3703\" data-end=\"3714\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchestral Series \/ older model replaced by Articulate M420. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6zc6eh\" data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3920\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3839\"\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=\"4d06b9\" data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"4000\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3941\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acetyl \/ acetal. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hk83us\" data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4159\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4018\"\u003eHead Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small round. This is supported by the M420 replacement description and the listed 3\/4\" round core. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u7jbu2\" data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4223\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4162\" data-end=\"4175\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cuhgxy\" data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4288\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4226\" data-end=\"4240\"\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\/4\". \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yeakl8\" data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4361\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4311\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13dcofw\" data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4426\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4375\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 1\/8\". \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10klg3g\" data-start=\"4427\" data-end=\"4598\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4460\"\u003eClosest Current Equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth \u003cstrong data-start=\"4471\" data-end=\"4479\"\u003eM420\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a 3\/4\" round acetyl core, rattan handle, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4555\"\u003e13.5\" overall length\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4649\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4619\"\u003eWho They’re For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4619\" data-end=\"4622\"\u003eThe Vic Firth M143 suits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4987\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmzq3r\" data-start=\"4650\" data-end=\"4679\"\u003eorchestral percussionists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"utzq8l\" data-start=\"4680\" data-end=\"4723\"\u003econcert band and symphonic band players\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rzehu7\" data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4797\"\u003etuned percussion players who want a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4762\" data-end=\"4795\"\u003esmall, articulate bell mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t1abuh\" data-start=\"4798\" data-end=\"4879\"\u003emarching and indoor percussion players needing clarity with a lighter texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kygngl\" data-start=\"4880\" data-end=\"4987\"\u003eschools and ensembles replacing an older \u003cstrong data-start=\"4923\" data-end=\"4941\"\u003eVic Firth M143\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=\"4989\" data-end=\"5010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4989\" data-end=\"5008\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5103\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ff9iyn\" data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5103\"\u003e1 pair of Vic Firth M143 hard acetyl bell mallets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729141858600,"sku":"VF-M143","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-m143-hard-acetyl-bell-mallets-delicate-bell-xylophone-mallets-9343391.jpg?v=1779543847","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-m143-hard-acetyl-bell-mallets-delicate-bell-xylophone-mallets","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}