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Chalklin Symphonic Birch BS3 Glockenspiel – Plastic

Original price was: £31.39.Current price is: £28.25.

Bright attack with focused brilliance โ€“ the Chalklin CBS3 Symphonic Birch Glockenspiel Mallets are crafted for clear, articulate tone across the entire range of the instrument. Featuring hard plastic heads, these mallets provide sharp, penetrating articulation that projects effortlessly in orchestral, ensemble, and educational settings. The lightweight straight birch handles offer natural rebound and responsive control, making the CBS3 a dependable choice for performers who require clarity and cut without excessive weight.

Key Features:

  • Head Material: Hard plastic โ€“ Produces bright, cutting tone with crisp definition

  • Head Hardness: Hard โ€“ Ideal for high-register articulation and strong projection

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

  • Sound Character: Bright, piercing, and focused โ€“ Designed for standout glockenspiel parts

  • Weight: Light โ€“ Enables fast movement and precise rhythmic control

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK โ€“ Built with precision and durability for consistent tone

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CBS3

Description

The CBS3 mallets deliver reliable, brilliant sound for glockenspiel players needing strong articulation and visibility in complex textures or loud settings.

Sound & Feel:

  • Sharp and Brilliant โ€“ Hard plastic heads offer high-impact clarity and presence

  • Quick and Controlled โ€“ Birch handles provide excellent feel and speed

  • Ideal for Projection โ€“ Excels in exposed passages and ensemble settings

Built for Clarity and Cut:

  • Perfect for orchestral, wind ensemble, and educational glockenspiel playing

  • Hard plastic heads maximise brightness and clarity in live and recorded settings

  • Lightweight build ensures agility and responsiveness in fast passages

Ideal For:

  • Percussionists needing a crisp, cutting glockenspiel tone

  • Students working on articulation and speed

  • Ensembles requiring mallets that project clearly over full instrumentation

  • Educators seeking durable, easy-to-control glockenspiel mallets

Bring brilliance and articulation to every note with the Chalklin CBS3 โ€“ a hard plastic glockenspiel mallet built for speed, clarity, and standout performance.

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