Chalklin ME Series ME15 Marimba Mallets – Medium Soft 30mm Felt

£42.99

Expressive warmth with smooth definition – the Chalklin ME15 Marimba Mallets are designed to deliver a lush, rounded tone with just the right amount of articulation. Featuring a 30mm medium soft felt head, the CME15 mallets offer a warm and resonant sound that’s ideal for solo marimba pieces, ensemble playing, or educational settings. With lightweight yet responsive rattan shafts, these mallets provide excellent control and rebound, making them a versatile choice for marimbists seeking both expressiveness and playability.

Key Features:

  • Head Size: 30mm – Medium soft felt head for warm tone and smooth response

  • Head Type: Unwrapped felt – Naturally articulate with a softer attack than rubber or yarn

  • Handle Material: Rattan – Offers a natural flex and responsive feel

  • Sound Character: Warm and gently articulate – Ideal for lyrical playing and blended textures

  • Weight: Light-medium – Balanced for comfort, speed, and control

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK – Carefully matched for tone, feel, and consistency

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CME15
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Description

The CME15 mallets offer an ideal balance of warmth and clarity – perfect for marimbists looking to bring out musical phrasing and depth.

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm and Resonant – Medium soft felt delivers a rich tone with a round attack

  • Controlled Rebound – Rattan handles support expressive dynamic shaping

  • Naturally Expressive – Great for both solo and ensemble contexts

Built for Musical Flexibility:

  • Suited for marimba work across genres and ensemble types

  • Durable felt heads provide tonal consistency over time

  • Balanced design enables fluid motion and ease of playing

Ideal For:

  • Marimbists performing expressive solo or chamber works

  • Students developing tone control and musicality

  • Educators needing versatile mallets for a variety of repertoire

  • Percussionists seeking a felt mallet with warmth and moderate definition

Shape your marimba voice with the Chalklin CME15 – crafted for warmth, musicality, and smooth expressive control.

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