This is an extremely rare pair of original Leedy model no. 1730 keyboard mallets from the 1930's. As shown in the attached 1933 catalog, this pair was originally a tightly wound yarn pair of mallets. The yarn is long gone but the remaining 1 1/4" vulcanized rubber cores sound great on a xylophone as is. These can serve their new owner as is or as a project pair of sticks, rewound to their original purpose. This is a great pair of vintage mallets and will be a great addition to a vintage Leedy xylophone. Channel your inner George Hamilton Green with these great sticks.
General Characteristics | |
Model | No. 1730 |
Era | 1929-1939 |
Condition | Very Good |
Extra Holes or Modifications | Missing wrap |
Date | 1933 |
Stick Characteristics | |
Hardness | Hard |
Length | 13 1/2" |
Diameter | 1 1/4" head, 5/16" shaft |
Mallet Head Material | Vulcanized Rubber |
Shaft Material | Rattan |
Instrument | Xylophone, Marimba |