Vintage pair of Hinger Touch-Tone "red" xylophone mallets in in very good original condition. This pair has a 1 1/8" hard rubber head suitable for xylophone and upper register marimba playing with the original thin, removeable, rubber latex cover. This larger size head produces a fuller sound due to the extra weight. The shafts are 3/8" round reed. The round reed material is rattan with the smooth skin removed which is straight and even in thickness. The shafts are 13 3/4" long, the overall length is 14 5/8". Each mallet has the original red tape under the head but there is no Hinger ink stamp. This is a nice pair of vintage Hinger mallets in good, playable condition. The removeable latex covering is a slightly dried out so they are a bit fragile but they still sound good. These are easy to play and produce a nice sound on the instrument.
General Characteristics | |
Model | Red |
Era | 1960- |
Condition | Very Good |
Extra Holes or Modifications | None |
Stick Characteristics | |
Hardness | Medium-Hard |
Length | 14 5/8" |
Diameter | 3/8" shaft |
Mallet Head Material | Rubber |
Shaft Material | Rattan |
Instrument | Marimba |