Manufactured by the leader in high quality keyboard mallets, the Fundamental Series was specifically designed with the beginning percussionist and budget conscious band director in mind. This economical series offers the beginning percussionist and band director a quality product at an affordable price. The Fundamental Series is available in 17 different models, including a concert bass drum model. All models feature black birch dowels, and the 3 vibraphone models are also available with high quality rattan handles. The F1.5 model is a hard mallet for marimba, features blue yarn and is made of birch wood.