Soft Marimba
JW1
The JW1 is the softest of Jim Wunderlich’s signature marimba mallets. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a 15" birch shaft. This mallet is a great choice for a low-range marimba mallet in a graduated set OR for an individual ensemble player. Length: 17"
Medium Soft Marimba
JW2
The JW2 features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a 15" birch shaft. This mallet will have great articulation and response in the low-range of 4.3 octave marimbas or those keyboards with “dry” bars. Length: 17"
Medium Marimba
JW3
The JW3 is the most diverse of Jim Wunderlich’s signature marimba mallets. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a 15" birch shaft. These mallets will cover the marimba from end to end, but have a particularly smooth, rich sound in the middle of the instrument. Length: 17"
Medium Hard Marimba
JW4
The JW4 is another great mid-range mallet in the Jim Wunderlich signature series. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a 15" birch shaft. This mallet speaks well in the mid to high range of the marimba, yet retains the warm, rich sound of this series of mallets. Length: 17"
Hard Marimba
JW5
The JW5 is the hardest mallet in the Jim Wunderlich signature series. It features a hard synthetic core wrapped tightly with an extra durable polyester cord on a 15" birch shaft. Use this light and easily maneuverable mallet in the high register for quick, articulate or colorful passages. Length: 16 7/8"
Soft Vibe
JW6R
The JW6R is the softest of Jim Wunderlich’s signature vibe mallets. It features a synthetic core wrapped with yarn on a 14.5" rattan shaft. This mallet provides a glossy vibe tone with little attack. Length: 16 1/4"
Medium Vibe
JW7R
The JW7R is a medium vibe mallet featuring a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5" rattan shaft. This mallet enables the player to execute a large range of dynamics while retaining a smooth tone. Length: 16 1/2"
Medium Hard Vibe
JW8R
The JW8R is the most diverse of Jim Wunderlich’s signature vibraphone mallets. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5” rattan shaft. This mallet offers the player enough variety to “belt” out notes when needed and be able to immediately drop down to perform more delicate passages. Length: 16 1/2"
Hard Vibe
JW9R
The JW9R features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5” rattan shaft. A player using these mallets can punch out notes in front of the ensemble while preserving quality and integrity with the instrument. Length: 16 1/2"
Soft Marimba
DV1
The DV1 mallet is a perfect choice for playing low notes on extended-range marimbas. The mallet features a latex-wrapped rubber head, nylon-wool blend yarn, and 15" birch shaft. Length: 16 3/8"
Medium Marimba
DV2
The DV2 mallet is a great low to mid range keyboard mallet. The mallet has a latex- wrapped rubber head with a nylon-wool blend yarn tightly wrapped around. Length: 16 1/2"
Medium Hard Marimba
DV3
The DV3 mallet speaks well in the mid to high range of the marimba, and has a great attack and articulation, characteristic of this series of mallets. The mallet has a latex- wrapped rubber head with a nylon-wool blend yarn tightly wrapped around. It is the optimal Diversity Series mallet to buy for general use! Length: 16 1/2"
Hard Marimba
DV4
The DV4 mallet is a perfect choice for a crisp and clear attack in the high register during articulate or colorful passages. The mallet has a latex-wrapped synthetic head with a nylon- wool blend yarn tightly wrapped around. Length: 16 1/2"
Soft Vibe
DV5R
The DV5R mallet is the softest of Diversity Series vibe mallets. It features a latex-covered, mushroom-shaped rubber core and brass weight wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5" rattan shaft. This mallet provides a glossy vibe tone with little attack. Length: 16"
Medium Vibe
DV6R
The DV6R features a mushroom shaped rubber core and brass weight wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5" rattan shaft. This mallet enables the performer to play a large range of dynamics while retaining a smooth tone. Length: 16"