Vic Firth M241 Contemporary Vibraphone Mallets - Medium Hard Cord Mallets

The Vic Firth M241 Contemporary Mallets are medium hard vibraphone mallets from Vic Firth’s Contemporary Series, designed to give players a balanced, versatile sound for a wide range of modern vibraphone playing. Vic Firth describes the M241 as “the most universal choice in the series” and “a virtual all-purpose mallet,” which makes it one of the most useful models in the range for players who need one pair to cover a lot of ground.

The wider Contemporary Series was developed alongside leading contemporary chamber music ensembles and is aimed at the demands of contemporary chamber, percussion ensemble, orchestral and solo literature. Vic Firth says the series uses 100% synthetic cord for durability and consistent tone, medium-weighted rubber cores for a clear, appropriate sound, and high-grade rattan shafts for the right feel and response on vibraphone.

Key Features

• Medium hard vibraphone mallets from the Vic Firth Contemporary Series.
• Described by Vic Firth as the most universal choice in the series.
• A virtual all-purpose mallet for broad repertoire coverage.
• 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, which matches Thomann’s 39.1 cm listing when converted.

Why Choose These Mallets?
If you want one pair of vibraphone mallets that can comfortably handle a wide spread of musical situations, the M241 is the standout choice in the Contemporary range. Compared with the warmer, more lyrical M240, the M241 gives a little more attack and versatility while still avoiding the overly bright edge some harder vibraphone mallets can have. That is why Vic Firth positions it as the range’s most universal option.

That versatility is also reflected in retailer descriptions. Multiple specialist percussion retailers describe the M241 as a medium hard, all-purpose vibraphone mallet suited to contemporary repertoire, ensemble work, orchestral playing and solo use.

Specifications

• Brand: Vic Firth.
• Model: M241.
• Series: Contemporary Series.
• Instrument Use: Vibraphone.
• Hardness: Medium Hard.
• 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 M241 Contemporary vibraphone mallets.