{"product_id":"vic-firth-m242-contemporary-vibraphone-mallets-hard-cord-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M242 Contemporary Vibraphone Mallets - Hard Cord Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"724\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eVic Firth M242 Contemporary Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e are hard vibraphone mallets from Vic Firth’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eContemporary Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for players who need a stronger, more projecting sound with clear front-end definition. Vic Firth describes the M242 as \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"608\"\u003e“Hard. A bold mallet that provides outstanding projection and clarity,”\u003c\/strong\u003e placing it as the more assertive option in the Contemporary vibraphone range. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eThe wider Contemporary Series was developed with leading contemporary chamber music ensembles and is aimed at \u003cstrong data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"913\"\u003econtemporary chamber, percussion ensemble, orchestral and solo literature\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vic Firth says the series uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e100% synthetic cord\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and consistent tone, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003emedium-weighted rubber cores\u003c\/strong\u003e for a clear and appropriate sound, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003ehigh-grade rattan shafts\u003c\/strong\u003e for the right feel and response on vibraphone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mq3ue3\" data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eHard vibraphone mallets from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eVic Firth Contemporary Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17pp7ak\" data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eoutstanding projection and clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11pyobe\" data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eSynthetic cord\u003c\/strong\u003e head in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eaqua\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8pk3vx\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eRattan handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3iju8\" data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eConcert\u003c\/strong\u003e application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v9p36w\" data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e15 3\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e length \/ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e39.1 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"af8i84\" data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eBuilt for players who need a bolder, more direct vibraphone sound \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eIf you want a pair of vibraphone mallets with more cut and presence than a medium or medium-hard model, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eM242\u003c\/strong\u003e is the one in this range to look at. 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