Detail 01
Re-cover kit, not a mallet
You get the covering material only. The shaft and core stay yours, so the feel you are used to carries over.
Product detailSKU #1274115062465
Vic FirthRe-Cover Kit For BD1 Bass Mallet
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replacement cover for the Vic Firth BD1 bass drum mallet. For drummers whose existing BD1 head has worn through but whose shaft is still fine.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching or concert players who already own a BD1 mallet
- Replacing a worn beater face without buying a new mallet
- Keeping a spare in the stick bag for long tour cycles
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone who does not already own a BD1 mallet
- Drummers wanting a different weight or tone from their bass mallet
- Players needing a complete mallet ready out of the box
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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BD1-specific fit
Sized for the BD1 head. Other Vic Firth bass mallets or other brands will not match the dimensions.
Detail 03
Kit format
Re-covering is a hands-on job. Expect to remove the old cover and seat the new one yourself.
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Under $35
Costs a fraction of a new mallet, which is the whole point of re-covering rather than replacing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your mallet is a BD1 before ordering; other models will not fit
- 02No mallet shaft or core included, only the covering
- 03Set aside time and a clean workspace for the re-cover
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include the mallet?
No. This is the covering material for a BD1 bass mallet you already own. The shaft and core are not part of the kit.
02Will this fit other Vic Firth bass drum mallets?
It is made for the BD1. Other models have different head sizes and will not seat correctly.
03How many mallets does one kit cover?
The kit is sold as a single re-cover unit. If you are re-covering a matched pair, order accordingly.
04Is re-covering hard to do?
It is manual work: strip the worn cover, fit the new one evenly over the core. Take your time so the surface stays smooth and centered.
