Vic Firth
Vic Firth American Custom T1 General Timpani Mallets
Vic Firth American Custom T1 General timpani mallets: seamless felt on maple, for a rich sound capable of rhythmic clarity.
Vic Firth American Custom T1 General mallets are all-purpose timpani mallets with a 1 1/2 in head on a 14 1/2 in maple handle. They give a rich sound while staying capable of rhythmic clarity.
What sets it apart
- All-purpose: rich sound, rhythmic clarity
- Top-grade seamless felt
- Hand-selected maple handles
The timpanist's starting mallet
Vic Firth intends the T1 for all-around playing: a rich sound that stays capable of rhythmic clarity. The head is covered in the highest grade felt, with no seam, and the maple handle is picked by hand for response and feel. The American Custom line also offers softer and harder models.
Specifications
| Series | American Custom Timpani |
|---|---|
| Model | General |
| Head | 1 1/2 in, seamless felt |
| Handle | Maple |
| Length | 14.5 in |
| Use | All-purpose |
What it's for
- Symphony orchestra timpani
- Concert band and school orchestra
- A single mallet to start with
Compared with other manufacturers
General timpani mallets from another maker:
| Maker | Model | Hardness |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Custom T1 General | All-purpose |
| Innovative Percussion | GT-2 | Medium soft, general |
| Innovative Percussion | GT-3 | Medium, general |
| Innovative Percussion | GT-1 | Soft |
Frequently asked questions
- What types of timpani mallets are there?
- At Vic Firth: general (T1), very soft (T2), staccato (T3), ultra staccato (T4), wood (T5) and a larger general (T6).
- What are T1 mallets made of?
- A top-grade seamless felt head on a maple handle.
- How long are T1 mallets?
- 14 1/2 in, with a 1 1/2 in head.
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