The Vic Firth Articulate Series Keyboard Mallets are a comprehensive collection of sounds across Xylophone and Bells/Glockenspiel. With over 40 options spanning various materials, sizes, and weights, the Vic Firth Articulate Series is your one-stop-shop for finding the perfect sound, no matter the venue or repertoire.The M454 is a large oval brass glockenspiel mallet, great when bright projection is needed in a wind band or contemporary chamber setting. Surprisingly good for metal sounds on pieces like David Lang's Anvil Chorus and more.7/8" Round brass core mounted on a Rattan HandleOval shape provides clarity and agility around the instrumentVery hard, bright sound on the glockenspiel, crotales, and metal found objects13.5" Overall LengthCompare to former model, Vic Firth Orchestral M145
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