NEW Jason Marsalis Signature Series Vibe Mallets
Our first set of mallets designed specifically for vibraphone. Jason’s mallets represent the history of the great musicians who influenced him including Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, and Bobby Hutcherson to name a few. Available in four varying models with rattan handles.
JMR1 - These hard mallets are great for playing in groove settings. If vibes are required in a rock or funk band, these mallets work great in these situations
JMR2 - These medium hard mallets are very diverse. They can work for swing, big band, and small groups with a diverse setting of music
JMR3 - Excellent for ambient music. A subtle attack for very soft playing but enough attack for when you want the notes to be more present for a relaxed sound
JMR4 - Great for ballads and soft up-tempo playing. These mallets have an extremely subtle attack when needed in quiet situations
In pursuit of the perfect sound, we worked with mallet percussionists for many years to learn what qualities they expected most from their "go-to" mallets. To meet these needs, we decided to design all of our own mallet heads, as well as invent and patent our own mallet wrapping machine that simultaneously wraps two individual pieces of yarn - wool or synthetic. This gives us the ability to individually control the tension on each of the yarns and the angle of the wrap. As a result, we have crafted some of the best mallets in the world ideally suited for keyboard percussion.
By varying the tension of each yarn during the winding process, choosing wool or synthetic fibers, and selecting the wrap style, we are able to create an endless number of sound options. Our M1 Mallets for marimba and vibes are offered in four distinct series: Signature Artist Series, the original Double Helix™ Series, the beloved Wave Wrap™ line, and our very popular lightweight mallet with warmth and articulation - the Round Sound™.