{"product_id":"vic-firth-m146-aluminum-keyboard-mallets-bells-crotales-metallic-effects","title":"Vic Firth M146 Aluminum Keyboard Mallets - Bells, Crotales \u0026 Metallic Effects","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eVic Firth M146 Orchestral Aluminum Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e are extra-hard keyboard mallets built with a medium round aluminum head and rattan handles. They are designed to produce a \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"855\"\u003efull, shimmering sound\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"881\"\u003ecrotales and bells\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also working well on \u003cstrong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"962\"\u003ebell trees and other metallic effect instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Archived retailer listings consistently describe the M146 this way, and Vic Firth’s current product line points players toward the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eM451\u003c\/strong\u003e as the closest modern equivalent to the former M146. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eBecause the M146 uses an aluminum head rather than brass, it keeps the clear articulation of a metal mallet while offering a slightly different feel and response. One retailer description notes that the aluminum heads are lighter than brass but still maintain strong articulation on bells, which makes them a practical option for players wanting brightness, projection and a bit more agility in hand. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1libr56\" data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eMedium round \u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003ealuminum head\u003c\/strong\u003e for a full, shimmering sound on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003ecrotales and bells\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sydfq3\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eAlso suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003ebell trees\u003c\/strong\u003e and other \u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003emetallic effect instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qwuxy8\" data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eExtra hard\u003c\/strong\u003e response for bright, defined articulation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"an7sk6\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2022\"\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=\"ana0kg\" data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003e14 3\/8\" length\u003c\/strong\u003e on the original M146 listings. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1b739i4\" data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eOriginal head size listed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e7\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on one archived retailer page. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60atze\" data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003eClosely associated with the current \u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eVic Firth M451 Articulate Series\u003c\/strong\u003e model. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eIf you need a keyboard mallet for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003ebright metallic instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e, the M146 is a strong choice. The aluminum head gives a clear, ringing attack that helps notes speak on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2676\"\u003eglockenspiel-style parts, bells and crotales\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the round shape helps keep the sound full rather than thin. Vic Firth describes the current replacement-style \u003cstrong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003eM451\u003c\/strong\u003e as “very hard, bright and projecting on the glockenspiel,” which supports the same general use case for the former M146. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3414\"\u003eThis model is especially useful for players searching for an older Vic Firth orchestral mallet by its original number. Since the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003eM146 is a discontinued model\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping that exact model number in the title and description helps match searches from schools, ensembles and players replacing an older pair. Vic Firth’s own comparison note between the M146 and M451 makes that connection trustworthy to include. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3416\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"4394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r8ug7\" data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j66jm8\" data-start=\"3503\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3505\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M146. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"poitve\" data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3577\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchestral Series \/ predecessor to Articulate M451. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gvvf15\" data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3792\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3693\"\u003eInstrument Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bells, crotales, bell tree, metallic effect instruments. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15g831k\" data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3813\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xfy61l\" data-start=\"3866\" data-end=\"3939\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003eHead Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium round. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a0vmi8\" data-start=\"3940\" data-end=\"4009\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3955\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra hard. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wq922k\" data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4032\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wghk1q\" data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4147\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4096\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 3\/8\". \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vf8vjf\" data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4394\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4150\" data-end=\"4164\"\u003eHead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/8\" listed on one archived retailer source; Vic Firth’s current M451 replacement-style page describes a 3\/4\" aluminum round format, so dimensions may vary between old and current ranges. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4415\"\u003eWho They’re For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4418\"\u003eThe Vic Firth M146 suits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4783\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jmzq3r\" data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4475\"\u003eorchestral percussionists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jl3a0\" data-start=\"4476\" data-end=\"4531\"\u003etuned percussion players needing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4529\"\u003emetal mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vowsuh\" data-start=\"4532\" data-end=\"4598\"\u003eplayers performing on \u003cstrong data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4596\"\u003ebells, crotales and metallic effects\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wjdp9v\" data-start=\"4599\" data-end=\"4667\"\u003eschools and ensembles replacing an older \u003cstrong data-start=\"4642\" data-end=\"4660\"\u003eVic Firth M146\u003c\/strong\u003e pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kjb5hq\" data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4783\"\u003ecustomers wanting the older equivalent to the current \u003cstrong data-start=\"4724\" data-end=\"4742\"\u003eVic Firth M451\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4806\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"4804\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4807\" data-end=\"4850\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x0i1h9\" data-start=\"4807\" data-end=\"4850\"\u003e1 pair of Vic Firth M146 aluminum mallets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729106764072,"sku":"VF-M146","price":26.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-m146-aluminum-keyboard-mallets-bells-crotales-metallic-effects-3934914.jpg?v=1779542834","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-m146-aluminum-keyboard-mallets-bells-crotales-metallic-effects","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}