A.Putnam Mallets

Since 1988, A. PUTNAM MALLETS, has been continually innovating fine orchestral mallets for discriminating percussionists of the modern era. 100% handcrafted in the USA, we use the finest materials available including North American white birch and hard rock maple. Designed and produced by percussionists for percussionists, our workshop in the Cascade Mountains uniquely makes each pair with no compromises on quality.

Our mallets are played by the world's top orchestras, institutions, and educators such as: The New York Philharmonic, the MET, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, the Seattle Symphony, the Dallas Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, the Cleveland Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, the Boston Pops Orchestra, the Oslo Philharmonic, the Barcelona Symphony, the orchestra of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, The Malaysian Philharmonic, The Juilliard School, The Manhattan School of Music, the University of British Columbia, and many more.

A.Putnam Bamboo Michael Crusoe Signature Timpani Mallets

The A. Putnam TMC Michael Crusoe, Artist Signature Series timpani model features a maple and chamois core wrapped with a high quality, steam-pressed wool felt. This staccato mallet is well suited for classical and early romantic period repertoire such as Mozart and Beethoven symphonies. With a range in length from 14.5 to 15.25 inches, this model is smaller in scale, with a clear and balanced staccato sound. Bamboo handles are carefully matched for diameters of ½" to 17/32", as well as a medium weight. Joints are finely sanded for smoothness and carefully placed for premium balance. Designed and hand-crafted in the USA. Michael Crusoe, is Principal Timpanist of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. In addition, he also serves as principal timpanist of the Seattle Opera Association and has also served as timpanist with the Mostly Mozart Summer Festival Orchestra at Lincoln Center in New York. Prior to joining the faculty at the University of Washington, he served as percussion instructor at the Waterloo Music Festival in New Jersey and has taught at Seattle Pacific University and Seattle University. Mr. Crusoe can be heard with the Seattle Symphony on the critically acclaimed Delos label recordings directed by Gerard Schwarz.

$56.95

A.Putnam Sounds of the Season Santa's Beard Marimba Mallets

By Golly, Be Jolly! Limited edition Sounds of the Season mallets have arrived in time for the holidays! Both models are a delight for both the player and the audience during the holiday season as well as into the new year. All models have 16" birch handles and are wrapped with wool/acrylic blend yarns. Holiday inspired designs are sewn into each detailed mallet, all with a medium-hard tone similar to the A. Putnam Mallets MB2 model. Complete with holiday packaging, these gifts do not need batteries! The "Santa's Beard" model features a warm, medium-hard sound. Yarn is a wool/acrylic blend with silver and red highlights above and below the playing area. These mallets are new for 2009 and available while supplies last!

$29.95

A.Putnam Sounds of the Season Snowy Pine Marimba Mallets

By Golly, Be Jolly! Limited edition Sounds of the Season mallets have arrived in time for the holidays! Both models are a delight for both the player and the audience during the holiday season as well as into the new year. All models have 16" birch handles and are wrapped with wool/acrylic blend yarns. Holiday inspired designs are sewn into each detailed mallet, all with a medium-hard tone similar to the A. Putnam Mallets MB2 model. Complete with holiday packaging, these gifts do not need batteries! The "Snowy Pine" model features a warm, medium-hard sound. Yarn is a wool/acrylic blend with white and silver highlights above and below the playing area. These mallets are new for 2009 and available while supplies last!

$29.95

A.Putnam Alan Abel Bass Drum Mallets-Medium General

BDAA8, the original Alan Abel Medium General bass drum mallet comes on a 17" chrome plated steel handle. Designed by Philadelphia Orchestra percussionist, Alan Abel, and used for decades to create the legendary "Philly Sound", the Medium General mallet is a heavy weight choice for serious orchestral repertoire. The Alan Abel signature series comes in three models: BDAA7 Double Ended, BDAA8 Medium General, & BDAA9 Large General. All models are sewn with quality American and German style, 100% wool felts on a unique core. The handle, measuring 17" in length x 1 & 1/16" diameter, is a comfortable size for single mallet playing and will never bend out of shape. Known best for playing that "one" note, these mallets bring out low tones and pack a serious punch. Designed and hand-crafted in the USA, using 100% American-made materials.

$75.95