Chalklin Symphonic Rattan MS6 Xylophone Mallets – Rubber Hard Medium 25mm

£40.29

Focused clarity with controlled bite – the Chalklin MS6 Xylophone Mallets deliver crisp articulation and punchy tone with just enough warmth to remain musical. Featuring a 25mm hard-medium rubber head, the CMS6 mallets are ideal for cutting through ensembles, accentuating rhythmic lines, and projecting with clarity – whether on xylophone or glockenspiel. Paired with flexible rattan handles, they offer excellent rebound, dynamic control, and reliability for both students and professionals alike.

Key Features:

  • Head Size: 25mm – Hard-medium rubber for clear attack and bright tone

  • Sound Character: Bright and articulate – Designed to cut through in ensemble and solo settings

  • Head Material: Rubber (Hard Medium) – Adds definition without sounding harsh

  • Handle Material: Rattan – Flexible and natural-feeling for responsive control

  • Weight: Light-medium – Balanced for both precision and projection

  • Build Quality: Handcrafted in the UK – Matched for consistent sound and feel

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 16/09/2025
 SKU: CMS6
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Description

With a crisp tone that speaks clearly and a resilient build, the CMS6 mallets are an essential tool for players who need sharp articulation without losing musicality.

Sound & Feel:

  • Bright and Punchy – Rubber head provides focused sound with clean definition

  • Responsive and Dynamic – Ideal for both rhythmic accents and melodic clarity

  • Comfortable Handling – Rattan shafts deliver fluid movement and tactile feedback

Built to Cut Through:

  • Designed for high visibility in orchestral, wind ensemble, and solo performance

  • Great for pieces requiring defined rhythmic playing or fast, articulate runs

  • Balanced for players who need clarity with some tonal warmth

Ideal For:

  • Orchestral and ensemble percussionists needing projection with control

  • Students and developing players refining articulation and tone production

  • Percussionists performing bright xylophone or glockenspiel passages

  • Educators seeking a durable, versatile mallet for lesson and performance use

Strike the perfect balance between clarity and control with the Chalklin CMS6 – a precision mallet built for definition, speed, and musical focus.

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