Detail 01
Soft red cord
Identifies this mallet's soft, red-cord configuration.

Independent shopping perspective
Vic Firth Basics soft red-cord keyboard mallets combine the series’ color-coded hardness system with moderately thicker black birch handles. That fuller handle profile gives newer players a more defined grip point for working on control, while the Basics range is designed to cover general percussion needs. The red-cord soft option is easy to identify when organizing a lesson or rehearsal mallet selection.

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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
Identifies this mallet's soft, red-cord configuration.
Detail 02
The handles are moderately thicker for added control and durability.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
It is the soft model with a red cord head.
They are described as ideal for newer players, providing more control and durability.
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