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11/32-inch satin birch shaft
The shaft’s added weight is intended to support articulation, projection, comfort, and durability.

Independent shopping perspective
The Front Ensemble Series Xylophone & Bell model is identified by its extra-hard plastic ball head and 11/32-inch satin birch shaft. Vater describes the added shaft weight as supporting articulation, projection, comfort, and durability. Its design is directed at the varied demands of indoor and outdoor marching-percussion ensemble work, giving players a clearly specified option for xylophone and bell parts.

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What matters in use
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Detail 01
The shaft’s added weight is intended to support articulation, projection, comfort, and durability.
Product questions
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It has an extra-hard plastic ball head.
It is designed for indoor and outdoor marching-percussion ensemble applications.
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