Salyers Earth Tone Rattan Mallets - Medium Hard - Product Information
The Earth Tone Series ET90 medium hard hemp cord mallet works equally well on vibraphone or marimba and will be the work horse of the series. The medium hardness of the head will work in fast passages where articulation is required. The rattan handle will have some flex to it and can be used is such techniques as mallet muting.
The hemp wrap provides a unique articulation that works extremely well on marimba for rags, Mexican marimba music and many other styles. The hemp models are also great for marching ensembles due to their extreme durability and ability to project both tone and attack.
The Salyers Percussion Earth Tone Series drew its inspiration from the warm sounds of natural wood and metallic instruments. The yarn wrapped models feature natural birch mallets, 100% soft wool yarn and round rubber cores that create warm and rich organic tones. The rattan models have oval rubber cores and are wrapped in a super durable hemp cord. The Hemp allows these mallets to have a big fundamental tone and the unmistakable sound of a hemp cord wrap.
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