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Chalklin Symphonic Birch BS11 Vibraphone Mallets – Medium Hard

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

Focused articulation with brilliant tone โ€“ the Chalklin CBS11 Symphonic Birch Vibraphone Mallets are engineered for players seeking a brighter, more defined sound without sacrificing musical warmth. Featuring a medium-hard yarn-wrapped core, the BS11 mallets deliver excellent clarity and projection, making them ideal for rhythmic passages, fast tempos, and upper-register articulation. The straight birch handles offer stability and responsiveness, ensuring confident control and clean execution. Designed for versatility and performance, the CBS11 is perfect for cutting through in solo, ensemble, or contemporary settings.

Key Features:

  • Head Material: Medium-hard yarn wrap โ€“ Produces a bright, focused tone with crisp definition

  • Core Hardness: Medium-hard โ€“ Ideal for articulation and clear projection

  • Handle Material: Straight birch โ€“ Offers lightweight control and natural rebound

  • Sound Character: Bright, articulate, and resonant โ€“ Excellent for fast passages and clarity

  • Weight: Medium โ€“ Balanced for speed, control, and dynamic expression

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK โ€“ Built with consistency and long-lasting durability

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CBS11

Description

The CBS11 mallets provide a clear, articulate sound ideal for vibraphonists who need presence and definition across a range of musical styles.

Sound & Feel:

  • Bright and Defined โ€“ Medium-hard core enhances articulation without harshness

  • Stable and Responsive โ€“ Birch handles ensure consistent feel and precise control

  • Clear and Expressive โ€“ Suitable for intricate lines, accents, and dynamic variation

Built for Projection and Precision:

  • Perfect for vibraphone use in contemporary, jazz, and ensemble music

  • Ideal for fast passages, rhythmic accuracy, and upper-register definition

  • Balanced to support both soloistic presence and ensemble clarity

Ideal For:

  • Vibraphonists requiring mallets with focused attack and tonal clarity

  • Jazz or modern classical performers seeking projection and control

  • Students developing technique for more articulate playing styles

  • Ensembles needing vibraphone presence in layered textures

Cut through with clarity and control using the Chalklin CBS11 โ€“ a medium-hard vibraphone mallet built for projection, articulation, and expressive precision.

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