Respected internationally as a soloist and educator, Robert van Sice designed this series of yarn wound marimba mallets with an exclusive hand-wrapping technique that virtually eliminates the sound of bar contact. Rubber core models are mono-tonal; synthetic core models are multi-tonal. 17" maple handles provide excellent feel and control at extended intervals.
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Very soft. For a warm, round sound that is perfect for low register chorales.
Hardness: Extra Soft
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Charcoal Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Soft. Produces a broad sound with tremendous projection that is dark, but not muffled.
Hardness: Soft
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Charcoal Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Medium soft. A general mallet that covers the lower four octaves of the marimba.
Hardness: Medium Soft
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Charcoal Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Medium. The most popular model in the series, this mallet covers the entire range of the marimba and produces a singing sound that is full of life.
Hardness: Medium
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Charcoal Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Medium hard. Bright, but not to the point of “xylophone-like” brilliance.
Hardness: Medium Hard
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Charcoal Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Hard. When extreme cutting power and a sharp edge are required.
Hardness: Hard
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Charcoal Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Very soft. Produces a heavy, dark sound. Perfect for use in the bass position.
Hardness: Extra Soft
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Soft. An ideal mallet for pieces such as the Bach Cello Suites.
Hardness: Soft
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Medium soft. A very versatile mallet that covers the entire instrument.
Hardness: Medium Soft
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Medium. The most popular mallet in the series. Extraordinary range of color, which is easily manipulated by the performer.
Hardness: Medium
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Medium hard. This is the most expressive mallet of the series and is an ideal choice for the modern marimba repertoire.
Hardness: Medium Hard
Length: 17"
Head material/color: Yarn/Grey
Handle Material: Maple
Application: Concert
Hard. For those moments where the player needs maximum cutting power and edge to the sound.
