{"product_id":"vic-firth-m145-large-oval-brass-bell-mallets-extra-hard-keyboard-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M145 Large Oval Brass Bell Mallets - Extra Hard Keyboard Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"704\"\u003eVic Firth M145\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extra-hard keyboard mallet designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"791\"\u003ebells and glockenspiel-style playing\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a \u003cstrong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"830\"\u003elarge oval brass head\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"852\"\u003erattan handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Archived retailer descriptions consistently describe it as producing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"969\"\u003every big, bright and bold sound on bells\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a strong choice for players who need clear projection and a more forceful front-end attack from their keyboard mallets. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eBecause the M145 uses a brass head and oval profile, it suits players looking for a more assertive tone than softer poly or rubber models. Vic Firth’s current \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eM454 Articulate Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented as the comparison model to the former \u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eM145\u003c\/strong\u003e, and Vic Firth describes that newer model as offering a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003every hard, bright sound\u003c\/strong\u003e with good clarity and agility around the instrument. That gives strong support for positioning the M145 as a bright, projecting orchestral bell mallet. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fzgigj\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eLarge oval brass head\u003c\/strong\u003e for a very big, bright and bold sound on bells. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1991zxm\" data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eExtra hard\u003c\/strong\u003e response for strong articulation and projection. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nzaat\" data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1921\"\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=\"zdw9ap\" data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e14 3\/16\" length\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19nb0z3\" data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2090\"\u003e7\/8\" head size\u003c\/strong\u003e from archived retailer listings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e4j6bd\" data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eDiscontinued older Vic Firth orchestral model with a current comparison link to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eM454\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2933\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eIf you need a pair of bell mallets that really cut through, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eVic Firth M145\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed squarely at that job. The brass head gives a strong, bright attack, while the larger oval profile helps produce a fuller, more substantial tone than smaller or less dense heads. That makes them especially useful for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003ebells, glockenspiel, crotales, and other metallic parts where definition and projection matter\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reference to crotales and related metallic use comes from Vic Firth’s current M454 comparison model, so that is a grounded comparison rather than a guess. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"3315\"\u003eThis is also a strong model number to keep visible in the listing because many players search for older Vic Firth mallets by the original code. Since the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eM145 is discontinued\u003c\/strong\u003e, including both the original model number and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003ecurrent M454 comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e helps customers who are replacing an older pair or trying to match a familiar spec. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3317\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"4091\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fy3q5j\" data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hmw5gz\" data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3464\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3416\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M145. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6zuc7j\" data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchestral Series \/ former model compared to Articulate M454. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"177kzo8\" data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3585\" data-end=\"3604\"\u003eInstrument Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bells \/ keyboard percussion. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bcfsab\" data-start=\"3676\" data-end=\"3745\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3696\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cozonj\" data-start=\"3746\" data-end=\"3817\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3748\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003eHead Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large oval. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y44fqo\" data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3887\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3833\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra hard. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d5ikak\" data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3960\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3910\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8uymv5\" data-start=\"3961\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3963\" 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data-end=\"4592\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5b0krc\" data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4592\"\u003e1 pair of Vic Firth M145 large oval brass bell mallets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729118265640,"sku":"VF-M145","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-m145-large-oval-brass-bell-mallets-extra-hard-keyboard-mallets-9321902.jpg?v=1779543246","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-m145-large-oval-brass-bell-mallets-extra-hard-keyboard-mallets","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}