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Chalklin Symphonic Birch BS20 Double Ended Xylophone/Glockenspiel Mallets

Original price was: £39.39.Current price is: £35.45.

Crisp clarity with orchestral precision – the Chalklin CBS20 Symphonic Birch Xylophone/Glockenspiel Mallets are expertly crafted to deliver bright, articulate tone with a refined touch. Designed for professional concert and ensemble settings, these versatile mallets feature a rubber head paired with a high-grade hard plastic head, offering enhanced projection and clean definition, perfect for cutting through dense orchestral textures.

Key Features:

  • Double Headed Design: Rubber and hard plastic – optimised for maximum clarity and projection

  • Head Size: 25mm – Balanced for focused tone and versatile articulation

  • Handle Material: Straight birch – Lightweight, rigid, and responsive under pressure

  • Sound Character: Bright, crisp, and articulate – Ideal for upper-register playing

  • Weight: Light-medium – Encourages speed and accuracy with minimal effort

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK – Durable and performance-ready for professional us

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CBS20
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Description

The CBS20 is ideal for percussionists needing mallets that combine cutting presence with orchestral finesse for xylophone and glockenspiel.

Sound & Feel:

  • Bright and Projected – Hard plastic head delivers sharp tone that carries

  • Clean and Defined – Perfect for intricate passages and exposed lines

  • Comfortable and Responsive – Birch shafts enhance control and tactile feedback

Built for Concert Clarity:

  • Excellent for xylophone and glockenspiel in orchestral, wind ensemble, and solo contexts

  • Durable materials withstand regular rehearsal and performance use

  • Engineered for tonal precision and consistent balance

Ideal For:

  • Orchestral and ensemble percussionists performing high-register mallet parts

  • Students and professionals developing articulate mallet technique

  • Composers and arrangers requiring clarity in glockenspiel and xylophone lines

  • Educators seeking reliable, performance-grade mallets for academic ensembles

Cut through the texture with brilliance and control using the Chalklin CBS20 – a symphonic mallet built for precision, projection, and clarity on xylophone and glockenspiel.

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