Name: Vater Timpani Mallets with Tapered Shaft- Medium-Soft
SKU: VMT6
Price: 34.1 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Vater Timpani Mallets with Tapered Shaft- Medium-Soft

Original price was: £37.89.Current price is: £34.10.

Vater Timpani Mallets with Tapered Shaft – Medium-Soft – VMT6 offer a balanced blend of warmth and articulation, making them an ideal choice for a wide range of orchestral and concert applications. Featuring a medium-soft felt head and a hand-turned tapered hickory shaft, the VMT6 delivers a round, resonant tone with added definition for clear rhythmic playing. The carefully crafted taper provides enhanced rebound and control, supporting expressive phrasing and dynamic nuance across all registers of the timpani.

Key Features:

Head Type: Medium-Soft Felt – Offers warm tone with moderate articulation
Head Shape: Rounded – Promotes consistent contact and tonal clarity
Handle Material: Hickory – Durable and responsive for confident playing
Shaft Style: Tapered – Improves rebound and fine control
Length: 14 5/8″ – Comfortable standard length for traditional grip and balance
Weight: Medium – Optimized for both expressive and rhythmic playing
Finish: Natural – Smooth surface for a secure, comfortable grip

Availability: Available to order

Estimated Delivery Date 14/09/2025

SKU: VMT6

Description
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Description

The VMT6 is a versatile mallet designed to meet the needs of both developing and professional timpanists. The medium-soft felt head delivers warmth suitable for lyrical passages while maintaining enough clarity for articulate rhythmic content. Paired with a tapered hickory shaft, the mallet offers enhanced control, responsiveness, and dynamic shaping, making it ideal for a wide range of musical styles and ensemble contexts.

Sound & Feel:

Warm and Clear – Medium-soft head delivers a round tone with gentle articulation
Controlled and Expressive – Tapered shaft enhances feel and dynamic nuance
Balanced and Reliable – Rounded head shape ensures consistent tone production

Built to Last:

High-quality felt retains shape and tone over time
Durable hickory shaft resists warping and wear
Expertly crafted to Vater’s standards for long-lasting performance

Ideal For:

Concert and orchestral timpanists needing a warm, versatile sound
Percussionists playing repertoire that blends lyrical and rhythmic content
Students developing touch and dynamic control
Professionals seeking a reliable all-purpose timpani mallet

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over £250 and others start from just £3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

More Delivery & Return Information

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.