{"product_id":"vic-firth-m240-contemporary-vibraphone-mallets-medium-cord-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M240 Contemporary Vibraphone Mallets - Medium Cord Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"739\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eVic Firth M240 Contemporary Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e are medium vibraphone mallets designed for players who want a warm, clear sound with a more lyrical feel. Vic Firth describes the M240 as \u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"549\"\u003e“Medium. Produces a pure warm tone, making this a very lyrical choice,”\u003c\/strong\u003e and places it within the \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eContemporary Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, a range developed with leading contemporary chamber music ensembles for modern vibraphone repertoire. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eThe wider Contemporary Series uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"799\"\u003e100% synthetic cord\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and consistent tone, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"873\"\u003emedium-weighted rubber cores\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a clear, appropriate sound. Vic Firth also states that the series is intended for \u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003econtemporary chamber, percussion ensemble, orchestral and solo literature\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u5wseq\" data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eMedium vibraphone mallets with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003epure warm tone\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sw3jjn\" data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003ePart of Vic Firth’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eContemporary Series\u003c\/strong\u003e for modern vibraphone repertoire. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8g7dbm\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003e100% synthetic cord\u003c\/strong\u003e head covering for durability and consistent tone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1daiflb\" data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eMedium-weighted rubber core\u003c\/strong\u003e for clarity and balance. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4uc61g\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eRattan handles\u003c\/strong\u003e for feel and response on vibraphone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"174liny\" data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eAqua cord head\u003c\/strong\u003e finish. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bjxlq1\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1872\"\u003e15 3\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e length according to Vic Firth. Thomann lists \u003cstrong data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e39.1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is effectively the same length rounded metrically. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eIf you want a pair of vibraphone mallets that sound warm without becoming too soft or indistinct, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eM240\u003c\/strong\u003e sits in a very useful middle ground. Vic Firth’s own wording focuses on a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003epure warm tone\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003elyrical\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2990\"\u003eThe available customer feedback on Thomann also lines up with that positioning. One reviewer described the M240 as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003elight yet full of tone\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fy3q5j\" data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3mi2yd\" data-start=\"3079\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e M240. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nqwpug\" data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3216\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary Series. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g7ud2d\" data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eInstrument Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibraphone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ccmntj\" data-start=\"3293\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium \/ Intermediate. Thomann lists “Intermediate,” while Vic Firth labels the model “Medium.” \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h315kr\" data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3467\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Synthetic cord. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cd7pvp\" data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3544\"\u003eHead Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"baqhco\" data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003eCore Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-weighted rubber core. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wq922k\" data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3753\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3683\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jm17i9\" data-start=\"3754\" data-end=\"3836\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3767\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 3\/8\" \/ approx. 39.1 cm. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"coa6k9\" data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3906\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3839\" data-end=\"3855\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concert. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3908\" data-end=\"3927\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"4029\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dfxmay\" data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"4029\"\u003e1 pair of Vic Firth M240 Contemporary vibraphone mallets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729346593064,"sku":"VF-M240","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-m240-contemporary-vibraphone-mallets-medium-cord-mallets-1115062.jpg?v=1779542772","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-m240-contemporary-vibraphone-mallets-medium-cord-mallets","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}