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The Jim Wunderlich JW1 System Blue Keyboard Mallet is the softest of Jim Wunderlich’s signature marimba mallets. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a 15” birch shaft. This mallet is a great choice for a low-range marimba mallet in a graduated set OR for an individual ensemble player.Although Jim Wunderlich mallets are included within the System Blue family of marching products, these new mallets are for more than just outdoor applications. The JW series of mallets have the durability to withstand outdoor demands, while facilitating musical precision and finesse for indoor marching, concert percussion and wind ensembles.Length: 17"Birch Handles
The JW2 is a medium soft marimba mallet. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a 15” birch shaft. This mallet will have great articulation and response in the low-range of 4.3 octave marimbas or those keyboards with “dry” bars.Although Jim Wunderlich mallets are included within the System Blue family of marching products, these new mallets are for more than just outdoor applications. The JW series of mallets have the durability to withstand outdoor demands, while facilitating musical precision and finesse for indoor marching, concert percussion and wind ensembles.About Jim WunderlichJim is the Front Ensemble Caption Head and arranger for The Concord Blue Devils. He is also the arranger for the Brigadiers of Syracuse, New York. Jim is active in Winter Guard International (WGI). He has been the Front Ensemble arranger & caption head for seven-time WGI Scholastic World medalist Mission Viejo High School; two-time WGI Independent World gold medalist Riverside Community College; and five-time WGI Scholastic A medalist Loara High School. Jim has served on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996, and is a founding member of the Southern California Percussion Alliance.Length: 17"Birch Handle
The JW3 is the most diverse of Jim Wunderlich’s signature marimba mallets. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a 15” birch shaft. These mallets will cover the marimba from end to end, but have a particularly smooth, rich sound in the middle of the instrument. Buy a set of these and mix and match other mallets in this series to make the perfect graduated set of solo mallets!Pro-Mark is proud to have Jim Wunderlich as an endorser and signature artist. His new nine mallet series with System Blue should not be considered for marching alone. While they have durable components for outdoor environments, the lush TONE of these mallets is an appropriate and tasteful choice for indoor concert or marching settings.Length: 17"Birch Handles
The JW4 is another great mid-range mallet in the Jim Wunderlich signature series. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a 15” birch shaft. This mallet speaks well in the mid to high range of the marimba, yet retains the warm, rich sound of this series of mallets.Pro-Mark is proud to have Jim Wunderlich as an endorser and signature artist. His new nine mallet series with System Blue should not be considered for marching alone. While they have durable components for outdoor environments, the lush TONE of these mallets is an appropriate and tasteful choice for indoor concert or marching settings.Length: 17"Birch Handles
The JW5 is the hardest mallet in the Jim Wunderlich signature series. It features a hard synthetic core wrapped tightly with an extra durable polyester cord on a 15” birch shaft. Use this light and easily maneuverable mallet in the high register for quick, articulate or colorful passages.Pro-Mark is proud to have Jim Wunderlich as an endorser and signature artist. His new nine mallet series with System Blue should not be considered for marching alone. While they have durable components for outdoor environments, the lush TONE of these mallets is an appropriate and tasteful choice for indoor concert or marching settings.Length: 16 7/8"Birch Handles
The JW6R is the softest of Jim Wunderlich’s signature vibe mallets. It features a synthetic core wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5” rattan shaft. This mallet provides a glossy vibe tone with little attack.Although Jim Wunderlich mallets are included within the System Blue family of marching products, these new mallets are for more than just outdoor applications. The JW series of mallets have the durability to withstand outdoor demands, while facilitating musical precision and finesse for indoor marching, concert percussion and wind ensembles.Length: 16 1/4"Rattan HandlesAbout Jim WunderlichJim is the Front Ensemble Caption Head and arranger for The Concord Blue Devils. He is also the arranger for the Brigadiers of Syracuse, New York. Jim is active in Winter Guard International (WGI). He has been the Front Ensemble arranger & caption head for seven-time WGI Scholastic World medalist Mission Viejo High School; two-time WGI Independent World gold medalist Riverside Community College; and five-time WGI Scholastic A medalist Loara High School. Jim has served on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996, and is a founding member of the Southern California Percussion Alliance.
The JW7R is a medium vibe mallet featuring a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5” rattan shaft. This mallet enables the player to execute a large range of dynamics while retaining a smooth tone.Although Jim Wunderlich mallets are included within the System Blue family of marching products, these new mallets are for more than just outdoor applications. The JW series of mallets have the durability to withstand outdoor demands, while facilitating musical precision and finesse for indoor marching, concert percussion and wind ensembles.Length: 16 1/2"Rattan HandlesAbout Jim WunderlichJim is the Front Ensemble Caption Head and arranger for The Concord Blue Devils. He is also the arranger for the Brigadiers of Syracuse, New York. Jim is active in Winter Guard International (WGI). He has been the Front Ensemble arranger & caption head for seven-time WGI Scholastic World medalist Mission Viejo High School; two-time WGI Independent World gold medalist Riverside Community College; and five-time WGI Scholastic A medalist Loara High School. Jim has served on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996, and is a founding member of the Southern California Percussion Alliance.
The JW8R is the most diverse of Jim Wunderlich’s signature vibraphone mallets. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5” rattan shaft. This mallet offers the player enough variety to “belt” out notes when needed and be able to immediately drop down to perform more delicate passages.Although Jim Wunderlich mallets are included within the System Blue family of marching products, these new mallets are for more than just outdoor applications. The JW series of mallets have the durability to withstand outdoor demands, while facilitating musical precision and finesse for indoor marching, concert percussion and wind ensembles.Length: 16 1/2"Rattan HandlesAbout Jim WunderlichJim is the Front Ensemble Caption Head and arranger for The Concord Blue Devils. He is also the arranger for the Brigadiers of Syracuse, New York. Jim is active in Winter Guard International (WGI). He has been the Front Ensemble arranger & caption head for seven-time WGI Scholastic World medalist Mission Viejo High School; two-time WGI Independent World gold medalist Riverside Community College; and five-time WGI Scholastic A medalist Loara High School. Jim has served on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996, and is a founding member of the Southern California Percussion Alliance.
The JW9R is another great mallet in the Jim Wunderlich signature series. It features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with cord on a 14.5” rattan shaft. A player using these mallets can punch out notes in front of the ensemble while preserving quality and integrity with the instrument.Although Jim Wunderlich mallets are included within the System Blue family of marching products, these new mallets are for more than just outdoor applications. The JW series of mallets have the durability to withstand outdoor demands, while facilitating musical precision and finesse for indoor marching, concert percussion and wind ensembles.Length: 16 1/2"Rattan HandlesAbout Jim WunderlichJim is the Front Ensemble Caption Head and arranger for The Concord Blue Devils. He is also the arranger for the Brigadiers of Syracuse, New York. Jim is active in Winter Guard International (WGI). He has been the Front Ensemble arranger & caption head for seven-time WGI Scholastic World medalist Mission Viejo High School; two-time WGI Independent World gold medalist Riverside Community College; and five-time WGI Scholastic A medalist Loara High School. Jim has served on the WGI Percussion Advisory Board since 1996, and is a founding member of the Southern California Percussion Alliance.
