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Step 10Malllet Wrapping Parts and Materials
In terms of parts, you will need a mallet stick and core.
The stick should be made of wood. The material for the core is up to you.
Materials
3/8 inch dowel rod (3/8 is just my personal preference. Use whatever is most comfortable.)
Round Core (In the pictures following, I use a "bouncy ball" I bought in the Grocery Store for 25 cents.)
Yarn
Needle (a relatively big one)
Scissors
Some notes on the Core
You have a lot of options here. The material for the core will have the largest impact on the tone produced. A hard core like a wooden crafts ball will work well for the upper ranges of a marimba, but will sound horrible on the lower ranges. For a relatively soft core, I've found "bouncy balls" or rubber balls are the best bet.
The stick should be made of wood. The material for the core is up to you.
Materials
3/8 inch dowel rod (3/8 is just my personal preference. Use whatever is most comfortable.)
Round Core (In the pictures following, I use a "bouncy ball" I bought in the Grocery Store for 25 cents.)
Yarn
Needle (a relatively big one)
Scissors
Some notes on the Core
You have a lot of options here. The material for the core will have the largest impact on the tone produced. A hard core like a wooden crafts ball will work well for the upper ranges of a marimba, but will sound horrible on the lower ranges. For a relatively soft core, I've found "bouncy balls" or rubber balls are the best bet.
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Apr 30, 2010. 12:58 PMNuclearGears
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For the core I would recommend a soft plastic or a rubber ball. If you want a professional quality mallet I would use wool or a wool blend for the string.
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