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 [2974]Re:Re:Re:I'm new to marimba, and I need some basic advice (298 reads) |
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Lon Stetz
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Hi Scott -
I can understand where your coming from in regard to your view on Malletech mallets. Not all the malletech mallets i have received were in perfect condition and i've had a bunch that have broke or shed over time, but for me, Malletech mallets really create the desired sound i am looking to get out a pair of marimba mallets to express my artistic vision. I believe the multi tone and two tone models Malletech produces are the best on the market.
IP also produces a quality line of marimba mallets. The Moersch series and the Soloist series are good, but for me there's times where i get too much "chatter" back from the mallets, particularly when i am playing a Bach Chorale. The Stevens line from Malletech eliminates any possible hint of "chatter" and produces a smooth timbre from the bars when playing a chorale. Other than that, IP is a quality product and i love using IP mallets when i am playing modern literature, like After Syrinx II.
I can't recommend Mike Balter yarn mallets for four mallet playing. I agree with you that there customer support team is very good, but for me Mike Balter yarn mallets are very one dimensional and can become very dull and tedicious to both the performer and the listener. A good example of this is in Japanese marimba pieces. Try playing Miki Time, Seuyoshi Mirage or Torse III with a set of MB yarn head mallets and you'll see what i'm getting at. The mallets are dominantly single tone and are unable to change sound or "cut through" at louder dynamic levels. With a Malletech multi tone or two tone mallet from the Stevens line, the mallets really cut through at louder dynamic levels and make the piece more enjoyable to listen to and perform.
This is just my opinion.
Best of luck in your studies.
Sincerely, Lon Stetz
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