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Chalklin Symphonic Birch BS15 Vibraphone Mallets – Jazz

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

Smooth warmth with focused clarity โ€“ the Chalklin CBS15 Symphonic Birch Vibraphone Mallets are tailored for jazz and expressive solo playing. Featuring a medium-soft yarn-wrapped core, these mallets produce a mellow yet articulate tone that sings through the vibraphoneโ€™s range. Their lightweight birch shafts provide a comfortable, agile feel ideal for nuanced phrasing, fluid improvisation, and dynamic control. Whether comping or soloing, the CBS15 delivers a rich, responsive sound with professional precision.

Key Features:

  • Head Material: Medium-soft yarn wrap โ€“ Offers a warm, resonant tone with subtle attack

  • Core Hardness: Medium-soft โ€“ Optimised for jazz expression and lyrical phrasing

  • Handle Material: Straight birch โ€“ Lightweight, flexible, and naturally responsive

  • Sound Character: Warm, smooth, and clear โ€“ Perfect for jazz, ballads, and expressive soloing

  • Weight: Medium-light โ€“ Enhances speed, touch sensitivity, and control

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK โ€“ Built for tonal consistency and lasting performance

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CBS15

Description

The CBS15 is a jazz-focused mallet that blends warmth and clarity for vibraphone players seeking musicality, control, and refined articulation.

Sound & Feel:

  • Mellow and Expressive โ€“ Yarn-wrapped core produces a round tone with soft attack

  • Responsive and Lightweight โ€“ Birch handles support rapid movement and subtle dynamics

  • Ideal for Jazz Playing โ€“ Suited for both comping and melodic improvisation

Built for Jazz and Expressive Solo Work:

  • Designed for vibraphone performance in jazz, chamber, and solo settings

  • Medium-soft core allows for gentle articulation and nuanced tonal colour

  • Balanced feel promotes fluid phrasing and smooth transitions across the keyboard

Ideal For:

  • Jazz vibraphonists seeking warmth, control, and clear tone

  • Students developing musical sensitivity and dynamic control

  • Professionals performing in small ensemble or solo settings

  • Educators looking for expressive mallets for jazz-focused repertoire

Discover the smooth, expressive voice of the vibraphone with the Chalklin CBS15 โ€“ a mallet crafted for jazz, nuance, and musical sophistication.

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