Vic Firth Corpsmaster Keyboard Ian Grom Series Vibraphone Mallets – Medium Soft

£69.29

Lush Tone with Smooth Articulation โ€“ The Vic Firth Corpsmaster Keyboard Ian Grom Series Vibraphone Mallets โ€“ Medium Softย are crafted to produce a warm, resonant sound while maintaining just enough articulation for clarity. Designed in collaboration with celebrated percussion arranger Ian Grom, these mallets feature a medium soft head and flexible rattan shaftsโ€”ideal for expressive playing, especially in lyrical passages or ensemble roles that require tonal blend.

Key Features:
  • Head Type: Medium Soft โ€“ Prioritises warmth and roundness with subtle attack

  • Head Material: Synthetic Yarn โ€“ Durable, with consistent tone across all dynamics

  • Shaft Material: Rattan โ€“ Provides a natural feel with excellent flexibility and control

  • Length: 15.875โ€ณ โ€“ Balanced for comfort, reach, and dynamic shaping

  • Finish: Natural โ€“ Smooth, comfortable grip ideal for extended playing

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 17/08/2025
SKU: VF-M265

Description

The VF-M265 is perfect for vibraphonists who want a mallet that can blend seamlessly into the ensemble while still delivering clarity when needed. It offers the expressive potential to shape tone in soft to moderate dynamics without sacrificing definition.

A warm and resonant, medium-soft mallet that produces a huge fundamental sound – the bottom octave absolutely sings with these mallets!

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm and Lyrical โ€“ Ideal for expressive, melodic playing and chordal textures

  • Smooth Articulation โ€“ Soft enough to blend, yet articulate enough to define phrases

  • Responsive and Fluid โ€“ Rattan shaft enhances rebound and player control

Built to Last:

  • High-quality yarn wrap ensures durability and tonal stability

  • Sturdy rattan shaft withstands regular use and performance demands

  • Made in the USA with Vic Firthโ€™s unmatched quality and attention to detail

Ideal For:

  • Front ensemble and concert percussionists seeking warmth and control

  • Players performing expressive, lyrical vibraphone parts

  • Musicians looking for mallets that prioritise tone and sensitivity without sacrificing clarity

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