Vic Firth SIGNATURE ROBERT VAN SICE - SOFT

Name: SIGNATURE ROBERT VAN SICE - SOFT
Brand: Vic Firth
SKU: 397326
Price: 85.00 EUR
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EAN : 0750795054305

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Essential Information About Robert van Sice Vibraphone Mallets (Soft)
• Luxurious and enveloping sound with a gentle attack for ultra-smooth transitions.
• High-density wound head minimizing contact noise and enhancing resonance clarity.
• 40.32 cm rattan shaft offering natural flex, precise control, and excellent rebound.
• New series of 5 models covering a wide dynamic range; here the "soft" version.

SIGNATURE ROBERT VAN SICE - SOFT

85,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

Following the line of Robert van Sice's marimba mallet series, this vibraphone collection extends his philosophy of touch and nuance to the metal instrument. Designed for the demands of soloists and chamber ensembles, they position themselves as a high-end choice focused on musicality and timbral blending.

Who This Instrument Is For

Ideal for advanced vibraphonists, higher education students, and professionals seeking refined blending. Perfect for chamber music, contemporary repertoire, orchestral passages, jazz ballads, and intimate contexts where subtlety takes precedence over raw projection.

Technical specifications

Serie	Signature Keyboard
Category	mallet
Instrument	vibraphone
Template	soft

Material	rattan
Head	high-density cabling
Signature	Yes
Length (cm)	40.32 cm

Questions frequently asked

What sound do the Vic Firth Robert Van Sice Soft mallets produce on vibraphone?

The soft hardness produces a muted attack, a round tone, and softened contours. The vibraphone's sustain is highlighted while preserving the clarity of melodic lines and chords.

Is the rattan handle suitable for dynamic control?

The rattan handle provides flexibility and feedback. It facilitates control of crescendos and the construction of a singing legato.

What is the length of these vibraphone mallets?

The length is 40.32 cm, offering comfortable balance and leverage.

For which musical contexts are these Soft mallets appropriate?

This model is intended for advanced vibraphonists, higher education students, and professionals. Its high-density wrapping and soft hardness meet the demands of chamber music, contemporary repertoire, and jazz ballads. It is also suitable when timbral blend takes precedence over raw projection.