The Emil Richards Sounds of the Studio Series has an array of products each producing a unique sound. These were created by Emil Richards, Mr. Hollywood Percussion, in the studios for TV and movies. Attention to musical nuance was key in the development of this series.
These mallets create a unique rubbing sound effect on an array of instruments; snare drum, bass drum, timpani, gongs, cymbals, conga drums or almost any percussion instrument.
| Quantity | Sold in Set of 3 |
|---|---|
| SKU | BAL-BERSR |
| UPC | 638902991784 |
| Weight | 0.1 lb |
The mallets function extremely well and get the proper friction. I'm concerned that the very thin handles might break, but so far they've held up. I realize they need to be flexible to be able to work properly, so hopefully I'm worrying for nothing! The sound effects they produce on a tam tam or timpani are very effective and louder than I expected.
These are just rubber balls on plastic sticks. They are fun to play with until the ball comes off the stick. You can probably glue it back together, if you find the right glue. But then again, maybe that should be Emil RIchards' job.
I was expecting something a little more "professional". It is literally a super ball with a hole drilled in it and glued to a flimsy plastic stick. I could have made it myself. One broke on the first day and had to glue it back together. They do what they're supposed to though.
I love the different sounds that can be created with these mallets. I have been using them consistently for a month, pressing fairly hard, and they are holding up well so far. Also special THANKS to Steve Weiss Music for shipping them out so fast!
Awesome implement, one of my favorite effects. Works on just about any instrument! Awesome sound on the strings of the piano or the violin family, too. Unfortunately, one of mine in the set of three broke with very minimal usage. Thankfully there are two others which have lasted so far, but that was still a bit disappointing. The product works great and would definitely recommend it, but I have to mention that.
