THOMAS BURRITT SERIES MARIMBA MALLETS
The Thomas Burritt Series marimba mallets feature five models with synthetic cores built on ramin handles and are loosely wrapped with a unique, very soft yarn. Perfectly weighted, all three elements contribute to a superior look and feel, allowing the player to subtly control timbre and minimizing attack. These elements help draw the listener's attention to the sustain of the bar. Whether you're performing Bach or modern literature and all styles in between, these tools offer an amazing range of sound possibilities.
TB1: Soft - This is the perfect chorale mallet and is great for use in the lowest register of a 5-octave marimba.
TB2: Medium Soft - This model has a soft articulation, yet sounds rich throughout the entire range of the instrument. It's the perfect Bach Cello Suite mallet.
TB3: Medium - The TB3 is an incredibly versatile mallet with a superb articulation.
TB4: Medium Hard - Designed specifically for the upper 3 octaves of the marimba, the TB4 features a quick but legato attack.
TB5: Hard - This model is suitable for the upper register, while also an ideal choice for early marimba and standard Japanese literature.
CHRISTOPHER LAMB ORCHESTRAL SERIES - BASS DRUM MALLETS
The bass drum mallets in this new line have been engineered carefully with weight distribution thoughtfully considered. Some are designed to be nimble in the hand and snappy off the drum while others are intended to allow a lingering weight at impact. In all cases, they will address the feel you are looking for and the sounds you are imagining.
* Models CL-B1 - CL-B7 sold as single mallets
CL-BD1 Big Beater: This large, top heavy mallet will give the big boom required by the music. Don't push this mallet - just flex the wrist and let the top end work for you.
CL-BD2 General: This multiple use mallet cannot only roll and sustain but also provide single notes prior to and at the end of rolls. The contour of the handle allows the player to move his/her hand to the correct balance point for the particular passage.
CL-BD3 Igor: This maroon punchy assistant to the
Big Beater gives a bit more bite at impact and is slightly harder and drier - less boom, more punch.
CL-BD4 Legato Igor: The thin German felt white cover mixes the boom of the
Big Beater with a short, thick grip and punchy core. This mallet can work faster than the master
Big Beater but still has the fullness needed.
CL-BD5 Little Igor: This little monster mixes everything from the
Big Beater and
Igor and steps out on its own with a tapered handle to add quickness to the stroke and a smaller, yet harder core with a black felt finish.
CL-BD6 Saturn: This mid-size mallet lends itself to many creative opportunities on the bass drum. The carefully crafted handle allows for the effort and activity to take place at the top of the mallet; it can be used to roll or play broad articulated patterns and medium weight single notes.
CL-BD7 Maximus: Quite simply, this wooden mallet was created with a top heavy concept to get the most body and depth out of the drum as possible. The wood core naturally creates that uniquely raw impact sound but the added weight gives it more depth.
* Models CL-BD8 - CL-BD13 sold as pairs
CL-BD8 Light Rollers: This lightweight pair of rollers is built with an elongated core to increase surface contact in order to create a featherweight sustain or mid-range hum from the bass drum.
CL-BD9 Rogue: These hard core mallets remove the edginess of the
Classic Wood model and fill out the more subtle rhythmic passages. Once again, the tapered handles add an element of dexterity that supports a lightning response required by many parts.
CL-BD10 Little Punk: These are a truncated version of the
Little Igor with added swiftness to the reaction time. Because of the size, they lend themselves to a number of multi drum set up possibilities.
CL-BD11 Rite Stix: This model features a chamois covered head with an extended handle. The middle balance point provides a clear and strict feel for quick moving passages.
CL-BD12 Classic Wood: These workers trim down the sound of a single wood core and do the fine work of the
Maximus but with more detail and finesse.
CL-BD13 Bulls-Eyes: This pair fills in the sounds and feels not covered by other mallets in this collection. Uniquely built with aluminum handles and latex tips on the striking area, the
Bulls-Eyes provide a surprisingly full and warm sound. This is an exploration in weight distribution as well as design so as to address developing creativity for bass drum parts now and in the future.
FS-BK2 BRET KUHN VELOCITY MODEL
The FS-BK2
Velocity model is constructed of white hickory and features an oval bead with a quicker taper than the FS-BK. The FS-BK2
Velocity has a faster rebound, which will assist players of all levels. With today's added physical demands and high velocity musical tempos, the FS-BK2
Velocity is a great addition for all performance levels. L - 17"; D - .710"
