Vic Firth M242 Contemporary Vibraphone Mallets - Hard Cord Mallets
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The Vic Firth M242 Contemporary Mallets are hard vibraphone mallets from Vic Firth’s Contemporary Series, designed for players who need a stronger, more projecting sound with clear front-end definition. Vic Firth describes the M242 as “Hard. A bold mallet that provides outstanding projection and clarity,” placing it as the more assertive option in the Contemporary vibraphone range.
The wider Contemporary Series was developed with leading contemporary chamber music ensembles and is aimed at 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 and appropriate sound, and high-grade rattan shafts for the right feel and response on vibraphone.
Key Features
- Hard vibraphone mallets from the Vic Firth Contemporary Series
- Designed for outstanding projection and clarity
- Synthetic cord head in aqua
- Rattan handles
- Concert application
- Approx. 15 3/8" length / 39.1 cm
- Built for players who need a bolder, more direct vibraphone sound
Why Choose These Mallets?
If you want a pair of vibraphone mallets with more cut and presence than a medium or medium-hard model, the M242 is the one in this range to look at. Compared with the more lyrical M240 and the more all-round M241, the M242 is positioned by Vic Firth as the harder, bolder option with stronger projection and clarity. That makes it a good fit for players who need notes to speak cleanly in ensemble settings, contemporary repertoire, and passages where definition matters more than a softer wash of tone. The comparison to M240 and M241 is an inference from Vic Firth’s product positioning across the same series.
Specifications
- Brand: Vic Firth
- Model: M242
- Series: Contemporary Series
- Instrument Use: Vibraphone
- Hardness: Hard
- Head Material: Cord
- Head Colour: Aqua
- Core Type: Rubber core
- Handle Material: Rattan
- Length: 15 3/8" / 15.375" / approx. 39.1 cm
- Application: Concert
What’s Included
- 1 pair of Vic Firth M242 Contemporary vibraphone mallets. Thomann lists the quantity as 1 pair.