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ProMark Jim Wunderlich “System Blue” Vibraphone Mallets – Soft

£72.00

ProMark Jim Wunderlich “System Blue” Vibraphone Mallets โ€“ Softย are expertly crafted for vibraphonists seeking a mallet that delivers rich, mellow tones with smooth articulation. Developed in collaboration with percussionist and educator Jim Wunderlich, these mallets feature soft rubber cores wrapped in durable synthetic yarn, offering a warm sound ideal for lyrical passages and softer dynamics. The flexible rattan handles provide excellent control and natural rebound, making the JW6R mallets perfect for concert, indoor, and marching percussion settings where expressive nuance is key.

Key Features:

  • Head Type: Soft Synthetic Yarn-Wrapped โ€“ Produces warm, mellow tones with smooth attack

  • Core Material: Soft Rubber โ€“ Ensures gentle articulation and rich tonal color

  • Handle Material: Rattan โ€“ Offers natural flexibility and responsive rebound for expressive control

  • Length: Approximately 16 1/2โ€ณ โ€“ Designed for comfortable playing across the instrumentโ€™s range

  • Weight: Medium-Light โ€“ Supports ease of movement and dynamic sensitivity

  • Series: System Blue by Jim Wunderlich โ€“ Engineered for nuanced vibraphone performance

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 10/09/2025
 SKU: JW6R

Description

The JW6R mallets are perfect for vibraphonists who want to emphasise warmth and lyrical expression in their playing. The soft rubber cores produce a gentle, rounded tone that blends beautifully in ensemble settings, while the synthetic yarn wrapping adds durability and consistent feel. Rattan handles provide the flexibility needed for dynamic phrasing and subtle articulation, helping players achieve a wide range of musical textures with confidence.

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm and Mellow โ€“ Soft rubber heads deliver rich, gentle tones with smooth articulation

  • Flexible and Responsive โ€“ Rattan handles enhance control and natural rebound

  • Expressive and Smooth โ€“ Ideal for lyrical passages and softer dynamics

Built to Last:

  • Durable synthetic yarn wrapping resists wear and maintains tone

  • Soft rubber cores retain shape and produce consistent sound

  • Crafted with ProMarkโ€™s quality standards and Jim Wunderlichโ€™s expert design

Ideal For:

  • Vibraphonists emphasising warm, lyrical, and expressive playing

  • Marching and concert percussionists needing a mallet for softer dynamics

  • Students and professionals seeking mallets for nuanced tonal control

  • Music educators looking for mallets that support dynamic sensitivity and musical expression

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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