Vic Firth M240 Contemporary Vibraphone Mallets - Medium Cord Mallets

The Vic Firth M240 Contemporary Mallets are medium vibraphone mallets designed for players who want a warm, clear sound with a more lyrical feel. Vic Firth describes the M240 as “Medium. Produces a pure warm tone, making this a very lyrical choice,” and places it within the Contemporary Series, a range developed with leading contemporary chamber music ensembles for modern vibraphone repertoire.

The wider Contemporary Series uses 100% synthetic cord for durability and consistent tone, with medium-weighted rubber cores to create a clear, appropriate sound. Vic Firth also states that the series is intended for contemporary chamber, percussion ensemble, orchestral and solo literature, which makes the M240 a strong all-round option for players who want a more refined vibraphone sound rather than an overly bright or aggressive attack.

Key Features

• Medium vibraphone mallets with a pure warm tone.
• Part of Vic Firth’s Contemporary Series for modern vibraphone repertoire.
• 100% synthetic cord head covering for durability and consistent tone.
• Medium-weighted rubber core for clarity and balance.
• Rattan handles for feel and response on vibraphone.
• Aqua cord head finish.
• Approx. 15 3/8" length according to Vic Firth. Thomann lists 39.1 cm, which is effectively the same length rounded metrically.

Why Choose These Mallets?
If you want a pair of vibraphone mallets that sound warm without becoming too soft or indistinct, the M240 sits in a very useful middle ground. Vic Firth’s own wording focuses on a pure warm tone and a lyrical character, which makes these a good fit for players working on solo material, chamber music, orchestral repertoire, or ensemble parts that need body and musicality rather than a hard front-end attack.

The available customer feedback on Thomann also lines up with that positioning. One reviewer described the M240 as light yet full of tone, with a warm sound in both lower and upper registers, no harshness in the low register, enough attack in the upper register, and a relatively lightweight feel with a thin rattan handle. That supports the M240 as a practical choice for players who want warmth and articulation together.

Specifications

• Brand: Vic Firth.
• Model: M240.
• Series: Contemporary Series.
• Instrument Use: Vibraphone.
• Hardness: Medium / Intermediate. Thomann lists “Intermediate,” while Vic Firth labels the model “Medium.”
• Head Material: Synthetic cord.
• Head Colour: Aqua.
• Core Type: Medium-weighted rubber core.
• Handle Material: Rattan.
• Length: 15 3/8" / approx. 39.1 cm.
• Application: Concert.

What’s Included

• 1 pair of Vic Firth M240 Contemporary vibraphone mallets.