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Chalklin Symphonic Birch BS17 Marimba Mallets – Medium Soft

Original price was: £49.29.Current price is: £44.36.

Balanced warmth with articulate expression โ€“ the Chalklin CBS17 Symphonic Birch Marimba Mallets offer a perfect blend of softness and clarity for versatile marimba performance. Featuring medium-soft yarn-wound heads and straight birch shafts, these mallets provide warm, rich tone with enough attack for clear articulation – ideal for solo repertoire, chamber music, and orchestral passages where both expressiveness and definition are key. The lightweight birch handles ensure excellent control and responsiveness for nuanced playing.

Key Features:

  • Head Type: Medium-soft yarn-wound โ€“ Combines warmth with focused attack

  • Head Size: 30mm โ€“ Balanced for tonal depth and precision

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

  • Sound Character: Warm, clear, and articulate โ€“ Suitable for a wide range of musical styles

  • Weight: Medium-light โ€“ Supports dynamic control and fluid technique

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK โ€“ Durable craftsmanship for professional use

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CBS17

Description

The CBS17 is designed for marimba players seeking a mallet that delivers both lush tone and clean articulation across varied repertoire.

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm and Defined โ€“ Yarn heads produce a rich tone with clear articulation

  • Comfortable and Balanced โ€“ Birch shafts provide natural grip and quick rebound

  • Expressive and Versatile โ€“ Suitable for lyrical lines and rhythmic precision

Built for Dynamic Versatility:

  • Perfect for solo, chamber, and orchestral marimba performance

  • Medium-soft heads offer flexibility for both legato and staccato playing

  • Reliable construction ensures consistent tone and feel

Ideal For:

  • Percussionists aiming for a blend of warmth and clarity on marimba

  • Students and professionals working on expressive control and technique

  • Ensemble players needing a mallet that adapts across styles

  • Composers and educators seeking versatile performance tools

Experience tonal balance and expressive nuance with the Chalklin CBS17 โ€“ a medium-soft mallet crafted for rich sound and precise control on marimba.

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