In the 1980s professional percussionists from the two major New York City orchestras listened to almost 40 different head types. Four 1-1/8 models, OR39 (brown), OR42 (tan), OR45 (white) and OR48 (black) were selected as having the most frequent application to the major orchestral keyboard parts of the late 19th and 20th centuries. They are still found in the mallet bags of many professional percussionists.
Our “Gold Standard” for xylophone, probably the most popular orchestral xylophone mallet. Incredibley versatile and appropriate for virtually any loud repertoire.
Suggested Rep: Colas Breugnon Overture, Porgy and Bess, Salome
A classic mallet for the loudest xylophone repertoire. A full sound for both live orchestra or audition situations.
Suggested Rep: Appalachian Spring, Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos
A great all-purpose mallet that may be used on xylophone, glock & multi-percussion.
Suggested Rep: Shostakovich Symphonies and Concertos
*The hardest xylophone mallet we make! Excellent for xylophone, glockenspiel and multi-percussion situations. (*Note: Improper use may cause damage to rosewood xylophones.)