Sound House has become the authorized domestic distributor for Malletech, an internationally well-known brand with 10 patents, which produces keyboard percussion instruments, mallets and sticks, and was established in 1982 by world-famous marimba player, L.H. Stevens, who devised the four-mallet technique.

In addition to a large number of signature models, they have a wide range of mallets to match the player preferences, such as the Orchestra Series, suitable for playing brass and classical music, and the eMotion Series, which produces a powerful sound recommended for marching bands and percussion ensembles. Keyboard mallets are available in rattan and birch patterns for each model.

Malletech also manufactures marimba, xylophones, vibraphones, and glockenspiels, which were designed based on the experience and opinions of founder L.H. Stevens and other professional players. Many models will be sold for the first time in Japan, and are preferred by musicians, not only for their high functionality but also for their beautiful designs.

Regardless of the genre of music, percussion is an essential part of the rhythm section. Please take this opportunity to try out the instruments, and the mallets that will enhance the range of expression of keyboard percussion instrument, snare, tom, and timpani players.

■Malletech List