Description
KATO.BK's regular mallet! Soft 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 W-85 is a soft model, characterized by a rich sound that envelops the entire orchestra or band.
Not only the rich roll of the large timpani, but also the solid core of the sound expresses a majestic rhythm!
*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.
●Head hardness: W / Soft
● Core material: cloth core / composite material available
●Felt thickness: 5+5mm
●Number of felt rolls: 2
●Bamboo handle (with grip tube)
◆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 Europe, where it is extremely popular.
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 W-85 is a soft model, characterized by a rich sound that envelops the entire orchestra or band.
Not only the rich roll of the large timpani, but also the solid core of the sound expresses a majestic rhythm!
*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.
●Head hardness: W / Soft
● Core material: cloth core / composite material available
●Felt thickness: 5+5mm
●Number of felt rolls: 2
●Bamboo handle (with grip tube)
◆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 Europe, where it is extremely popular.
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