{"product_id":"vic-firth-m243-contemporary-vibraphone-mallets-extra-hard-cord-mallets","title":"Vic Firth M243 Contemporary Vibraphone Mallets - Extra Hard Cord Mallets","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eVic Firth M243 Contemporary Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e are the extra-hard option in Vic Firth’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"404\"\u003eContemporary Series\u003c\/strong\u003e for vibraphone. Vic Firth describes the M243 as \u003cstrong data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"534\"\u003e“Very hard. Brilliant clarity is achieved even at the softest dynamic level,”\u003c\/strong\u003e making it the brightest and most articulate model in this particular Contemporary vibraphone line. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eThe Contemporary Series was developed with leading contemporary chamber music ensembles and is aimed at \u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"854\"\u003econtemporary chamber, percussion ensemble, orchestral and solo literature\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vic Firth says the series uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e100% synthetic cord\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability and consistent tone, \u003cstrong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"979\"\u003emedium-weighted rubber cores\u003c\/strong\u003e for a clear sound, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003ehigh-grade rattan shafts\u003c\/strong\u003e for feel and response. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18dom2p\" data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eExtra hard vibraphone mallets from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1187\"\u003eVic Firth Contemporary Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zglj8t\" data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003ebrilliant clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e, even at softer dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11pyobe\" data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eSynthetic cord\u003c\/strong\u003e head in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eaqua\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8pk3vx\" data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eRattan handles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v8cc4c\" data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e15 3\/8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m3bhx8\" data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eBuilt for players who want maximum clarity, presence and definition on vibraphone \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eWhy Choose These Mallets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eIf you want a pair of vibraphone mallets that speak clearly and cut through with minimal effort, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eM243\u003c\/strong\u003e is the standout at the harder end of the Contemporary range. Compared with the warmer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eM240\u003c\/strong\u003e, the more universal \u003cstrong data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eM241\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the hard \u003cstrong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eM242\u003c\/strong\u003e, the M243 is the one aimed most directly at clarity and attack. That comparison is an inference based on Vic Firth’s product positioning across the same series. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eThis makes the M243 a strong choice for players working on contemporary repertoire, exposed ensemble passages, or any vibraphone parts where note definition matters more than a softer wash of tone. 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Vic Firth uses \u003cstrong data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eExtra Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e on the product page, while Thomann labels it \u003cstrong data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eVery Hard\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10hmfnk\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2848\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cord \/ synthetic cord \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xf5pnv\" data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2867\"\u003eHead Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aqua \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i7feqe\" data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"3001\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2931\"\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=\"7j606q\" data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3073\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3024\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rattan \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p763kp\" data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 3\/8\" \/ 15.375\" \/ approx. 39.1 cm \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fpsbmf\" data-start=\"3166\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3184\"\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=\"3236\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wjz936\" data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003e1 pair of Vic Firth M243 Contemporary vibraphone mallets. 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