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ProMark Jim Wunderlich “System Blue” Marimba Mallets – Medium

Original price was: £55.39.Current price is: £49.85.

ProMark Jim Wunderlich “System Blue” Marimba Mallets โ€“ Mediumย offer a perfect balance between warmth and clarity, making them a go-to choice for marimbists across a wide range of playing environments. Developed in collaboration with acclaimed percussionist and educator Jim Wunderlich, the JW3 mallets feature a round synthetic core with brass inserts and a latex layer, wrapped in high-quality synthetic yarn for consistent response and tone. The finished birch handles provide a silky-smooth texture similar to rattan but with a firmer, more stable feel, offering excellent control and playability for both concert and marching applications.

Key Features:

  • Head Type: Medium Synthetic Yarn-Wrapped โ€“ Delivers warm, balanced tone with moderate articulation

  • Core Material: Synthetic with Brass Inserts and Latex Layer โ€“ Enhances focus, durability, and tonal richness

  • Handle Material: Birch with Ultra-Smooth Finish โ€“ Provides a comfortable grip with less flex than rattan

  • Length: Approximately 16 1/2โ€ณ โ€“ Designed for full range coverage and control

  • Weight: Medium โ€“ Ideal balance for expressive playing without fatigue

  • Series: System Blue by Jim Wunderlich โ€“ Built for musical precision and reliability

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 10/09/2025
 SKU: JW3

Description

The JW3 mallets are designed to provide marimbists with a versatile tool for expressive playing, from lyrical passages to rhythmically driven lines. The unique core construction – with brass inserts and a latex layer – offers a touch of articulation without sacrificing tonal warmth, making them suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Their smooth birch handles offer a secure, confident grip with a feel close to rattan, perfect for players who prefer a bit more stability in hand.

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm and Focused โ€“ Medium articulation supports both melodic and rhythmic playing

  • Controlled and Comfortable โ€“ Smooth birch handles offer precision with a firm feel

  • Versatile and Expressive โ€“ Excellent across a variety of musical styles and dynamics

Built to Last:

  • Durable synthetic yarn withstands frequent use while maintaining tone

  • Resilient core construction with brass inserts ensures long-term performance

  • Finished birch handles deliver strength, comfort, and consistent feel

  • Crafted to ProMarkโ€™s high standards with Jim Wunderlichโ€™s performance insight

Ideal For:

  • Marimbists seeking a reliable medium mallet with balanced tone and articulation

  • Concert and marching percussionists needing versatile mallets for dynamic repertoire

  • Students and professionals who value control, tone, and durability

  • Educators looking for a dependable all-purpose marimba mallet

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over ยฃ250 and others start from just ยฃ3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.

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