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Which Keyboard Mallet Handle Is Best For You?
The choice of keyboard mallet handles is a matter of personal taste. Mike Balter keyboard mallets are available with three different types of handles. Each handle has its purpose and application.
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Birch Handles, Satin Birch (A) or Black Birch (B), are a light weight, extremely strong, durable material that supplies a firmer feel. Because of the diminished flexibility especially on long length models, Birch Handles have become the standard choice for today's marimba artists.
Two-Stage Fiberglass Handles (C) are extremely durable and characteristically indestructible. It makes a perfect mallet for outdoor performance.
Rattan Handles (D) provide excellent rebound with an optimum amount of flexibility when striking the instrument. It is the vibe player's choice because of its "give" which is especially useful in mallet damping. Rattan is also an ideal handle for bell and xylophone mallets and is the professional's choice.
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Keyboard Mallet Hardness:
| EH |
Extra Hard |
| H |
Hard |
| MH |
Medium Hard |
| M |
Medium |
| MS |
Medium Soft |
| S |
Soft |
| ES |
Extra Soft |
| EES |
Extra, Extra Soft |
| BASS |
Bass Marimba |
| JAZZ |
Medium - Medium Hard |
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When ordering keyboard mallets indicate handle choice by adding the following suffix to each model number: B for Satin Birch, BB for Black Birch, F for Two-Stage Fiberglass, R for Rattan
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Unwound Series
The Unwound Series consists of various oval shaped rubber, wood, metal, and plastic heads to supply multiple timbres and dynamic levels. Designed for response, clarity, control and sensitivity. The Unwound Series is available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass, or Rattan Handles.
Grandioso Unwound Series
Larger, heavier round mallet heads on longer handles bring your instrument to life with a big, rich tone and strong fundamental. Available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, or Rattan Handles.
Glock, Bell, Xylo Series
The Glock / Bell / Xylo Series allows the percussionist to expand their sound colors. The Glock / Bell Models are designed to bring out the tonal beauty of orchestra bells. The Xylo Models provide a big, full, warm sound without a harsh, glassy attack. This Series will be a "must have" in your mallet bag.
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