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Chalklin Symphonic Birch BS18 Marimba Mallets – Soft

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

Warm, lush tone with delicate expression โ€“ the Chalklin CBS18 Symphonic Birch Marimba Mallets are designed to draw out the full-bodied warmth of the marimbaโ€™s lower register. Featuring soft yarn-wound heads and straight birch shafts, these mallets produce a mellow, rounded tone ideal for lyrical passages, chorale-style playing, and expressive solo or ensemble work. The lightweight birch handles offer excellent control and feel, making the CBS18 perfect for musical lines that demand nuance and sensitivity.

Key Features:

  • Head Type: Soft yarn-wound โ€“ Tailored for warm, rich tone across the marimba

  • Head Size: 30mm โ€“ Optimised for depth and tone in the lower register

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

  • Sound Character: Mellow, resonant, and warm โ€“ Ideal for expressive and sustained passages

  • Weight: Light-medium โ€“ Encourages control and gentle articulation

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK โ€“ Professional-grade consistency and durability

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CBS18

Description

The CBS18 is a go-to soft marimba mallet for percussionists prioritising warmth, control, and expressive tone.

Sound & Feel:

  • Soft and Lyrical โ€“ Yarn head creates a smooth, resonant tone perfect for legato phrasing

  • Comfortable and Balanced โ€“ Birch shaft supports a natural grip and responsive feel

  • Controlled and Musical โ€“ Excellent for expressive dynamics and lower-register detail

Built for Expressive Marimba Playing:

  • Ideal for solo repertoire, ensemble playing, and orchestral textures

  • Soft heads bring out warmth without sacrificing clarity

  • Excellent choice for blending in ensemble contexts or highlighting melodic lines

Ideal For:

  • Marimbists and percussionists performing expressive, lyrical material

  • Students and educators working on tone production and phrasing

  • Ensemble players needing soft mallets for blended textures

  • Composers and arrangers seeking a rich, mellow marimba voice

Unlock the marimbaโ€™s deepest warmth with the Chalklin CBS18 โ€“ a soft mallet crafted for tone, control, and expressive performance.

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