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Brass heads
Hard and heavy on metal bars, giving a clear, bright, projecting attack that carries in an ensemble.
Product detailSKU #1274228076599
Innovative PercussionBrass Bell Mallets IP908 Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium brass mallets for bells and glockenspiel. For a percussionist who needs a standard keyboard mallet for metal bars.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band percussionists covering bell parts
- Students starting orchestral keyboard percussion
- Anyone needing a general-purpose glockenspiel mallet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marimba or vibraphone players, who need yarn or cord
- Xylophone work where hard plastic is standard
- Players wanting the softest possible attack on bells
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Medium weight
A middle-ground choice rather than a specialist mallet, so it covers most standard bell parts.
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Bell/glockenspiel specific
Built for metal bars. Brass on wooden bars risks denting the instrument.
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Sold as a pair
Complete for two-mallet playing straight out of the package. No second purchase needed to start.
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Around $54
Mid-range for keyboard mallets. Above student plastic sets, below full specialty mallet collections.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Do not use brass mallets on marimba or xylophone bars
- 02No instrument, case, or mallet bag included
- 03Check whether your ensemble specifies a different mallet hardness
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a xylophone?
No. Brass is meant for metal bars. On wooden xylophone or marimba bars it can dent or damage the instrument. Use plastic or rubber instead.
02Are these good for a beginner?
Yes. Medium brass mallets are a standard first choice for bells, and they'll cover most school and community band parts.
03How many mallets come in the package?
One pair, which is what two-mallet bell playing requires. Four-mallet keyboard work is done on marimba and vibraphone, not bells.
04What does "medium" mean here?
It's the middle option in the hardness and weight range rather than a soft or extra-hard specialty mallet. A safe default for general playing.
