Vic Firth TG21 Tom Gauger Chamois/Wood Bass Drum Mallets

The Vic Firth TG21 Tom Gauger Chamois/Wood Bass Drum Mallets are professional concert bass drum mallets designed for orchestral and symphonic percussion. Developed as part of the Tom Gauger Signature range, the TG21 is especially associated with Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, where fast changes in colour, articulation and attack are required.

These dual-surface mallets feature chamois on one side and wood on the other, giving percussionists two contrasting sound options from a single pair. The chamois side provides a warmer, rounded bass drum tone, while the wood side gives a sharper, more direct attack for precise accents and stronger articulation.

Designed for concert bass drum and gong use, the TG21 is a specialist mallet for percussionists who need control, tonal contrast and quick response in demanding orchestral repertoire.

Key Features

• Tom Gauger Signature concert bass drum mallets
• Designed for orchestral and symphonic percussion
• Commonly used for The Rite of Spring repertoire
• Dual-surface head with chamois and wood playing options
• Warm, rounded tone from the chamois side
• Clear, direct attack from the wood side
• Hickory handles for strength and control
• Suitable for concert bass drum and gong
• Sold as a pair
• Professional choice for advanced students, orchestral players and percussionists

Why Choose Vic Firth TG21?

The TG21 is useful when a piece calls for both soft, controlled bass drum colour and sharper, more articulate strokes. Instead of changing mallets during a passage, the player can rotate the mallet to access two different sound characters quickly.

This makes the TG21 a practical choice for orchestral percussionists, music services, conservatoires, schools, colleges and professional players who need a specialist bass drum mallet for repertoire where tone colour and articulation matter.

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