Vic Firth Christos Rafalides Signature Vibraphone Mallet – Cord
£73.79
Warm Tone with Expressive Control โ The Vic Firth Christos Rafalides Signature Vibraphone Mallet is expertly crafted to deliver full-bodied tone and nuanced articulation. Designed in collaboration with renowned vibraphonist Christos Rafalides, this mallet features a weighted rubber core wrapped in cord for a rich, resonant sound that sings across the entire range of the instrument.
Key Features:
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Hardness: Medium โ Versatile for both articulate passages and lush, sustained tones
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Head Material: Cord โ Provides a warm, focused sound with smooth attack
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Core: Weighted Rubber โ Balances projection with tonal depth and dynamic sensitivity
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Handle Material: Rattan โ Offers natural flex, excellent rebound, and player comfort
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Length: 16ยฝโณ โ Ideal for control and range across the vibraphone
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Colour: Purple Cord โ Elegant appearance and easy to distinguish on stage
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- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
The VF-M37 was developed to give vibraphonists a mallet that can adapt to both solo and ensemble settings. Its design allows for expressive phrasing and detailed dynamics, whether you’re playing lyrical ballads or rhythmically complex jazz lines.
Sound & Feel:
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Warm and Resonant โ Cord wrap and rubber core produce a smooth, singing tone
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Balanced and Responsive โ Medium hardness and rattan shaft allow for dynamic control and flexibility
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Musically Versatile โ Excels in both melodic and comping roles across jazz, classical, and contemporary genres
Built to Last:
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Durable cord wrap and robust core withstand frequent use
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Pairs are pitch- and weight-matched for professional consistency
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Proudly made in the USA to Vic Firthโs high manufacturing standards
Ideal For:
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Jazz and contemporary vibraphonists seeking rich tone and expressive control
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Soloists and ensemble players who need versatility across a wide dynamic range
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Fans of Christos Rafalidesโ lyrical playing and musicality
At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)
If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.
We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.
If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.
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