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Chalklin Symphonic Birch BS10 Vibraphone Mallets – Hard

Original price was: £42.99.Current price is: £38.69.

Maximum clarity with brilliant projection โ€“ the Chalklin CBS10 Symphonic Birch Vibraphone Mallets are built for performers who demand crisp articulation and cutting presence. Featuring a hard yarn-wrapped core, the BS10 mallets produce a bright, focused tone that excels in fast, intricate passages and upper-register playing. The lightweight birch handles ensure precise control and quick rebound, making them ideal for modern repertoire, contemporary ensemble work, and situations where the vibraphone must project with authority.

Key Features:

  • Head Material: Hard yarn wrap โ€“ Delivers sharp, clear articulation with bright tonal response

  • Core Hardness: Hard โ€“ Designed for maximum definition and cutting projection

  • Handle Material: Straight birch โ€“ Lightweight and responsive for agile control

  • Sound Character: Bright, focused, and penetrating โ€“ Ideal for rhythmically driven material

  • Weight: Medium-light โ€“ Optimised for speed, clarity, and clean execution

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK โ€“ Built to professional standards for performance reliability

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CBS10

Description

The CBS10 is the ultimate choice for vibraphonists who need hard mallets that provide power, speed, and clean articulation without sacrificing control.

Sound & Feel:

  • Bright and Crisp โ€“ Hard core produces precise attack and brilliant tone

  • Fast and Responsive โ€“ Birch shafts enhance rebound for rapid playing

  • Sharp and Defined โ€“ Ideal for complex passages, accents, and projection-heavy settings

Built for Power and Precision:

  • Suited for vibraphone use in contemporary classical, modern jazz, and ensemble performance

  • Hard head ensures clear articulation in dense textures or amplified contexts

  • Great for upper-register lines, rhythmic motifs, and dynamic punctuations

Ideal For:

  • Vibraphonists needing maximum clarity and articulation

  • Professionals performing cutting-edge or high-energy repertoire

  • Students working on speed, precision, and dynamic contrast

  • Ensembles requiring vibraphone to speak clearly in layered instrumentation

Play with definition and drive using the Chalklin CBS10 โ€“ a hard vibraphone mallet crafted for projection, control, and crystal-clear articulation.

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