KATO.BK Timpani Mallet Grundton SH-35

KATO.BK's regular mallet! Super hard type *Pair of 2

The Grunt Tone series is a standard model of Kato mallet, and the models are divided according to the hardness of the mallet head, and are designed to be able to play with the same sound quality from P to FF by significantly cutting unnecessary overtones. 
The SH-35 is a Harper hard model with the hardest head in the series, and although it has a clear striking sound, it is able to bring out the deep resonance unique to the Cato mallet.
Mallets that are not just hard are a valuable lineup.

specification

• Head hardness: SH / Super hard
• Core material: cloth core / composite material available
• Felt thickness: 5mm
• Number of felt rolls: 1
• Bamboo handle (with grip tube)

*This product can only be purchased at JPC stores or JPC Internet Shop.

About KATO.BK Grundton series

“Grundton” literally translates to “basic sound”
The basic series of KATO mallets was created by carefully examining balance, hardness, etc. from a number of prototypes made based on the recipe specified by Mr. Seegers.

KATO.BK Grundtone Collection
All handmade timpani mallet by Akihiro Kato, former principal timpani player of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. “Grundton” literally translates to “basic sound.” Based on the recipe specified by Mr. Seegers, many prototypes were made, and the balance, hardness, etc. were carefully examined to form the basis of the KATO mallet. It's a series. There are different models depending on the hardness of the mallet head, and they are designed to significantly cut out unnecessary overtones and allow you to play with the same sound quality from P to FF.
 

About KATO BK (Kato Baku Kobo/Kato Mallet)

All handmade timpani mallet by Akihiro Kato, former principal timpani player of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra.
The unique core material reduces sound cracking and allows for richer, deeper resonance.
Its high quality is highly praised not only in Japan but also in its home country of Europe, and it is extremely popular.

KATO BK (Kato Baku Koubou) Collection
All handmade timpani mallet by Akihiro Kato, former principal timpani player of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. The unique core material reduces sound cracking and brings out richer, deeper resonance. Its high quality is highly praised not only in Japan but also in its home country of Europe, and it is extremely popular. Grundtone modelseegers flannel