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Brass head
The hardest common bell mallet material. Maximum attack and cut, with a bright metallic ping on every note.
Product detailSKU #1274115062334
Vic FirthM-11 Brass Bell Mallet
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Brass-head bell mallet for orchestra bells and glockenspiel. For a percussionist who needs maximum brightness and cut from a metal-bar instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestra bell and glockenspiel parts that must project over an ensemble
- Marching and concert band players covering bell parts
- A percussionist adding a bright mallet to a mixed kit
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marimba and vibraphone — brass will damage wooden bars and mar metal ones
- Players needing a softer, warmer attack on bells
- Anyone wanting one all-purpose mallet across several keyboard instruments
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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.
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Bell mallet
Sized and weighted for orchestra bells and glockenspiel, where bars are small and metal.
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M-11 model
Vic Firth's model number for this brass bell mallet — use it to reorder the same pair later.
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$25.99
Standard price for a single-purpose concert bell mallet. Cheaper than a full keyboard mallet set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a pair — no other hardnesses included
- 02Never use brass on marimba or xylophone bars
- 03Check whether your part or director asks for plastic or rubber instead
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instruments are these for?
Orchestra bells and glockenspiel. Brass is meant for metal bars where you want the brightest possible attack.
02Can I use them on a marimba?
No. A brass head will dent and damage wooden marimba and xylophone bars. Use yarn or rubber mallets there.
03How many mallets are in the package?
A pair — two mallets.
04Are brass mallets too loud for concert band?
They cut hard by design. If a part calls for a softer bell sound, a plastic or rubber head is the better choice.
