Vic Firth Corpsmaster Keyboard Ian Grom Series Marimba Mallets – Unwound

£63.09

Maximum Articulation, Clean Projection โ€“ The Vic Firth Corpsmaster Ian Grom Series Marimba Mallets โ€“ Unwound Keyboard are designed for high-definition attack, clarity, and speed. Created in collaboration with award-winning arranger and educator Ian Grom, these unwound mallets feature a hard rubber core ideal for articulate playing in the upper registerโ€”perfect for demanding indoor and outdoor performance environments.

Key Features:
  • Hardness: Hard โ€“ Delivers crisp articulation and tonal focus

  • Head Material: Unwound Hard Rubber โ€“ Produces a bright, cutting sound

  • Core: Rubber โ€“ Optimized for projection and clear definition

  • Handle Material: Rattan โ€“ Provides natural flex and exceptional control

  • Length: 17โ€ณ โ€“ Offers reach and balance for advanced technique

  • Colour: Black Head โ€“ Sleek, professional appearance with easy visual tracking

Availability: Available to order SKU: VF-M268

Description

The VF-M268 is built to deliver rhythmic precision and melodic clarity, especially when navigating fast passages or intricate ensemble parts. With its unwound head and rattan shaft, this mallet gives performers the confidence to execute complex parts with accuracy and feel.

Sound & Feel:

  • Clear and Bright โ€“ Hard rubber head produces articulate, punchy sound across the marimba

  • Fast Rebound โ€“ Lightweight feel and rattan flexibility support quick, responsive playing

  • Focused Tone โ€“ Ideal for high-register melodic work and cutting through ensemble textures

Built to Last:

  • Durable construction designed for rigorous marching and concert use

  • Weight- and pitch-matched pairs for consistent sound and feel

  • Made in the USA to Vic Firthโ€™s professional production standards

Ideal For:

  • Marching front ensemble and indoor percussion performers

  • Players looking for articulate sound and fast response in upper marimba range

  • Fans of Ian Gromโ€™s precise, dynamic musical style and demanding repertoire

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