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Chalklin Symphonic Birch BS9 Xylophone Mallets – Rosewood

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

Natural tone with classic articulation – the Chalklin CBS9 Symphonic Birch Xylophone Mallets are crafted with genuine rosewood heads, delivering a warm, woody attack that blends traditional character with precise definition. Perfect for both solo and ensemble performance, these mallets produce a focused, natural tone that enhances the xylophone’s inherent brightness without sounding overly harsh. Lightweight birch handles offer excellent control, making the CBS9 a refined and reliable choice for professional and student percussionists alike.

Key Features:

  • Head Material: Rosewood – Offers a natural, articulate tone with vintage warmth

  • Head Hardness: Hard – Designed for crisp attack and tonal clarity

  • Handle Material: Straight birch – Lightweight, responsive, and easy to control

  • Sound Character: Warm, bright, and defined – Suited for traditional and orchestral use

  • Weight: Light – Balanced for fast, agile playing and control across dynamics

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK – Precision-matched for tonal consistency and lasting durability

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 25/08/2025
 SKU: CBS9
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Description

The CBS9 mallets combine the organic sound of rosewood with responsive handling, making them an excellent choice for players seeking traditional xylophone tone with modern playability.

Sound & Feel:

  • Crisp and Natural – Rosewood head produces focused attack with musical warmth

  • Responsive and Light – Birch shafts provide effortless handling and quick rebound

  • Articulate and Expressive – Well-suited to melodic playing, accents, and fast passages

Built for Classic Xylophone Performance:

  • Ideal for orchestral, wind ensemble, and solo xylophone playing

  • Rosewood delivers a rich, traditional sound that projects clearly

  • Lightweight design supports extended playing with reduced fatigue

Ideal For:

  • Percussionists seeking a traditional rosewood sound

  • Students and professionals needing clear, articulate tone

  • Orchestral players requiring a mallet that blends musicality and projection

  • Educators looking for reliable, natural-sounding mallets

Rediscover the classic xylophone sound with the Chalklin CBS9 – a rosewood mallet designed for warmth, clarity, and timeless performance.

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