



Vic Firth Corpsmaster Keyboard Iain Moyer Series Marimba Mallets – Extremely Hard


£63.09
Extreme Clarity, Maximum Articulation โ The Vic Firth Corpsmaster Iain Moyer Series Marimba Mallets โ Extremely Hard are engineered for the precise demands of contemporary front ensemble performance. Designed in collaboration with acclaimed composer and educator Dr. Iain Moyer, these mallets deliver exceptional articulation and brightness in the upper register, cutting through dense musical textures with clarity and control.
Key Features:
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Hardness: Extremely Hard โ Ideal for maximum articulation and upper-octave clarity
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Head Material: Synthetic Yarn โ Durable and consistent for repeated high-impact use
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Core: Synthetic โ Optimized for brightness and projection
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Handle Material: Rattan โ Offers natural flex and excellent feel
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Length: 17โณ โ Balanced for extended reach and fluid technique
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Colour: Blue Yarn โ Easy visual identification in ensemble settings
- Description
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- Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Description
The VF-M278 is the hardest mallet in the Iain Moyer Series, making it a top choice for advanced front ensemble players seeking crisp attack, particularly in outdoor or high-volume situations. Whether you’re executing fast permutations or accentuating melodic lines, these mallets bring your performance to the front with strength and precision.
Sound & Feel:
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Brilliant Articulation โ Perfect for high-register passages and cutting through large ensembles
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Focused Tone โ Bright, clear voice ideal for defined rhythmic content
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Responsive Handling โ Rattan shafts offer natural flexibility for enhanced control
Built to Last:
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Durable yarn and core materials for long-term reliability under rigorous use
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Hand-matched pairs for consistency in weight, tone, and feel
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Made in the USA to Vic Firthโs elite production standards
Ideal For:
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Marching percussionists needing top-end clarity in outdoor settings
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Front ensemble players performing technically demanding, articulate passages
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Performers seeking a hard mallet that wonโt sacrifice musicality for projection
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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