Introducing...
Handcrafted percussion mallets
produced by
Glenn F. Smith
Glenn Smith is a master craftsman who behind the scenes has produced percussion products and prototypes for over 30 years for leading manufacturers and artists. His mallets are now used by musicians in orchestras around the world. After many years of collaboration with artists in development of mallets for specific sound requirements, he is using his vast experience to present his new array of mallets made and sold exclusively by him. His years of expertise in working with various raw materials enable him to select only the finest woods, felts, and bamboo sourced from all over the world. Each mallet is hand-sanded, finished, assembled, and inspected by Glenn. Because Glenn has over 35 years of percussion performance experience in orchestral settings, he is knowledgeable in discussing with the artist what kind of product is needed to achieve the nuanced sound performance desired.
Glenn has developed a line of top-quality models, suitable for a range of styles, that will provide an artist with ideal sticks to accommodate a broad repertoire. His plans are to add to that line as new items are developed. Should your mallet requirements be more specific, give Glenn a call at the number below, and he will gladly discuss options and designs with you to determine the mallet that is right for your needs.
Glenn F. Smith Percussion is a small, hands-on operation, and you can be assured of personal service and mallets of the highest quality. You may email any questions to him at glenn@glennsmithpercussion.com, or telephone him at 757-477-8458 to place an order. Visa, Mastercard, and Paypal are accepted.
Browse below to view his current line of high-quality models.
Foundation Series
Timpani Mallet Sets
Hickory
Models 1 - 6
European Beech
Models 1 - 6
Banboo
Models 1 - 6
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Hickory
Hickory Handles Length 36.8 cm (14.5"), Grip 13.5 mm
Model #HW1 - 31.8 mm x 15.9 mm wood core. Staccato. Full, articulate sound.
1 mm German purple felt.
Available @ steveweissmusic.com
Model #HW2 - 25.4 mm x 12.7 wood core. Medium hard, articulate, but softer sound than HW1. American felt.
Available @ steveweissmusic.com
Model #HF3 - 31.8 mm x 6.4 mm felt core. Bright, warmer tone than HW2. German soft felt.
Available @ steveweissmusic.com
Model #HW4 - 28.6 mm x 12.7 mm wood core. Excellent general mallet. Clean sound. German soft felt.
Available @ steveweissmusic.com
Model #HC5 - 28.7 mm x 12.7 mm cork core. 6.4 mm base felt. Excellent for rolls. German soft felt.
Available @ steveweissmusic.com
Model #HC6 - 38.1 mm x 12.7 mm cork core. Excellent legato response. Full, rich sound. German soft felt.
Available @ steveweissmusic.com
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European Beech
Beech Handles Length 36.9 cm (14.5") , Grip 13.5 mm
Model #EW1 - 31.8 mm x 15.9 mm wood core. Staccato. Full articulate sound.
1 mm German purple felt.
50 USD
Model #EW2 - 25.4 mm x 12.7 mm wood core. Medium hard, articulate, but softer sound than EW1. American felt.
53 USD
Model #EF3- 31.8 mm x 6.4 mm felt core.
Bright, warmer tone than EW2. German soft felt.
53 USD
Model #EW4 - 28.6 mm x 12.7 mm wood core. Excellent general mallet. Clean sound. German soft felt.
53 USD
Model #EC5 - 28.6 mm x 12.7 mm cork core. 6.35 mm base felt. Excellent for rolls. Soft German felt.
53 USD
Model #EC6 - 38.1 mm x 12.7 mm cork core. Excellent legato response. Full, rich sound. German soft felt.
57 USD
Bamboo
Bamboo Handles Length 38.1 cm (15"), Grip 11.5 mm - 12.5 mm
Model #BW1 - 31.8 mm x 15.9 mm wood core. Staccato. Full, articulate sound.
1 mm German purple felt.
60 USD
Model #BW2 - 25.4 mm x 12.7 mm wood core. Medium hard, articulate, but softer sound than BW1. American felt.
63 USD
Model #BF3 - 31.8mm x. 6.4 mm felt core. Bright, warmer tone than BW2. German soft felt.
63 USD
Model #BW4 - 28.6 mm x 12.7 mm wood core. Excellent general mallet. Clean sound. German soft felt.
63 USD
Model #BC5 - 28.6 mm x 12.7 mm cork core. 6.35 mm base felt. Excellent for rolls. German soft felt.
63 USD
Model #BC6 - 38.1 mm x 12.7 mm cork core. Excellent legato response. Full, rich sound. German soft felt.
65 USD
Specialty Mallets
Model #RW1 - Rosewood mallet 36.195 cm /
14.25 L, 12.95 mm in the grip. Extremely hard.
75 USD
Model #HW - Hickory wood mallet 36.195 cm/14.25 L, 12.95 mm in the grip. Extremely hard.
35 USD
Model #EX1 - European beech handles, 36.8 cm L, round core 25.4 mm, chamois cover, brilliant articulation, less contact sound than wood.
(Also available in hickory, Model #HX1.)
45 USD
Model #EX2 - European beech handles, 35.6 cm L, convex core 27 mm x 12.7, chamois cover. Brilliant articulation, less contact sound than wood.
(Also available in hickory, Model #HX2.)
45 USD
Model #HL - Hickory handle 36.195cm L (14.25 "), 15.9 cm grip. Small leather core, ultra staccato (hard, bright),. Red 1 mm German felt.
45 USD
Model #EL - European beech handle 36.195 cm L (14.25"), 15.9 cm grip. Small leather core, ultra staccato (hard, bright). Red 1 mm German felt.
48 USD
Model #BDS1 - Bass drum mallet, single satine (bloodwood) handle with hard maple round core. Good all-around mallet. Covered with American felt. 19.1 mm grip. Satine handles are heavier and have a stronger, fuller sound than hickory.
50 USD
Model #BDSR - Bass drum rollers, satine (bloodwood) handles with hard maple wood round core covered with thick felt base and a puffy outer cover. 15.9 mm grip. Satine handles are heavier and have a stronger, fuller sound than hickory.
60 USD
Model #BDH1 - Bass drum mallet, single hickory handle with hard maple round core. Good all-around mallet. Covered with American felt. 19.1 mm grip.
Available @ steveweissmusic.com
Model #BDHR - Bass drum rollers, hickory handles with hard maple round core covered with thick base felt and a puffy outer cover. 15.9 mm grip.
55 USD
Model #GHR - Gong rollers. Hickory handles, 15.87 mm grip (5/8"), 39.37 cm L (15.5"), head 1-1.6 mm (4") diameter. Good for small to medium gongs. Smaller diameter handles facilitate rolls with quick crescendos.
60 USD
The following key will help to explain the letters contained in the model numbers:
Handles Cores
H = hickory W = wood
E = European beech C = cork
B = bamboo F = felt
RW = rosewood L = leather
S = satine (bloodwood)
To place an order
call 757-477-8458
Visa, Mastercard, & Paypal accepted.