Yamaha MKA-08

Yamaha MKA-08 very soft marimba mallets

Designed in close collaboration with Keiko Abe, her Signature Series Mallets are designed to draw out the most from both the performer’s technique and tone from the instrument in compositions that require exceptional technique. Ideal for advanced players, these mallets are much heavier than regular mallets. This causes the marimba’s tone bars to resonate fully creating a sound that has been up until now, difficult to obtain. Yamaha MKA-08 marimba mallets have a rubber core (covering by yarn) with a 2mm rubber wrapped around. The 430mm straight rattan shaft is selected to provide excellent balance for ease of performance.