{"product_id":"vic-firth-tg03-tom-gauger-molto-bass-drum-mallet-concert-felt-beater","title":"Vic Firth TG03 Tom Gauger Molto Bass Drum Mallet - Concert Felt Beater","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"332\"\u003eVic Firth TG03 Tom Gauger Molto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concert bass drum mallet from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"406\"\u003eTom Gauger Symphonic Signature\u003c\/strong\u003e range, designed for players who need more weight and fullness of sound across a wide dynamic range. Vic Firth describes the TG03 as using a \u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"569\"\u003eunique oval design\u003c\/strong\u003e that \u003cstrong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eprovides weight for fullness of sound at all dynamic levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, while Thomann lists it as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eTom Gauger “Molto” model\u003c\/strong\u003e with a felt head and wooden shaft. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eThis model sits in Vic Firth’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eConcert Bass Drum \u0026amp; Gong\u003c\/strong\u003e family under the \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eSymphonic Signature - Tom Gauger\u003c\/strong\u003e line, which places it firmly in orchestral and high-level concert percussion use rather than general-purpose drum kit playing. Other retailer descriptions add that the elongated oval head shape helps create a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003efuller, larger sound at both quiet and loud dynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e, which fits the role of a more weighty and sonorous concert bass drum beater. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u5vj60\" data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eTom Gauger “Molto”\u003c\/strong\u003e concert bass drum mallet. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1220l5q\" data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eUnique oval felt head\u003c\/strong\u003e for fullness of sound across all dynamics. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r87msk\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003eDesigned for a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003efuller, larger sound\u003c\/strong\u003e at soft and loud dynamic levels. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pjsqz6\" data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eFelt head\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003ewood \/ maple handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Vic Firth’s Tom Gauger and Soundpower orchestral mallets use maple shafts; Thomann lists the TG03 shaft material more generally as wood. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qj42q9\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e419 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e length. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r6tna\" data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003eSold as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e1 piece\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g23x56\" data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003ePart of Vic Firth’s \u003cstrong data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eSymphonic Signature - Tom Gauger\u003c\/strong\u003e line for concert bass drum and gong. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2655\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eWhy Choose This Bass Drum Mallet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eIf you want a concert bass drum mallet with more weight and breadth than a standard general-purpose beater, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eTG03 Molto\u003c\/strong\u003e is aimed directly at that job. The oval felt head is designed to bring out a fuller, rounder sound, which makes it a strong option for orchestral playing where you need body in the note rather than a narrow, overly pointed attack. Vic Firth’s own wording focuses on \u003cstrong data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003efullness of sound at all dynamic levels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the main strength of this model. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003eWithin the Tom Gauger range, this makes the TG03 a useful choice for players who want something weightier and broader than a more general mallet, but not as specialised as models aimed purely at the loudest or most staccato passages. That positioning is an inference from the product family, supported by Thomann’s nearby listings for models such as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3027\"\u003eTG01 General\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3052\"\u003eTG07 Ultra Staccato\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3058\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003eTG06 Fortissimo\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3138\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fy3q5j\" data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3206\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3153\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vic Firth. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6kgu72\" data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3267\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3219\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e TG03. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ure5i7\" data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3355\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3281\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tom Gauger Symphonic Signature. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cow72l\" data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3435\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3375\"\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tom Gauger Molto. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"148hu6d\" data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3542\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3457\"\u003eInstrument Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concert bass drum \/ orchestral percussion. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4o5aop\" data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Felt. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1anhmmq\" data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3677\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003eHead Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u6tj65\" data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3680\" data-end=\"3700\"\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood \/ likely maple. Thomann lists wood; other Vic Firth orchestral listings and retailer descriptions point to maple construction. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t4b8re\" data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3954\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3877\" data-end=\"3888\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 419 mm \/ approx. 16.5\". \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lw8ma0\" data-start=\"3955\" data-end=\"4026\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"3975\"\u003ePack Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 piece. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4028\" data-end=\"4047\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4145\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k40q3z\" data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4145\"\u003e1 x Vic Firth TG03 Tom Gauger Molto bass drum mallet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vic Firth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51729460068648,"sku":"VF-TG03","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/vic-firth-tg03-tom-gauger-molto-bass-drum-mallet-concert-felt-beater-5624265.jpg?v=1779543247","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/vic-firth-tg03-tom-gauger-molto-bass-drum-mallet-concert-felt-beater","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}