The Original Powerhouse
At Sweetwater, we know the importance of picking a marimba that’ll offer incredible tones and fantastic projection for life, and the Malletech MA5.0 Imperial Grand 5.0-octave marimba is that instrument. Built with specially selected rosewood bars and paired with brass resonators, the Imperial Grand offers powerful projection across the full range of the instrument. Not to mention, these buffed-to-perfection, fully tunable brass resonators make a radiant addition to any stage. Their six sections make drop-in a one-person job without discomfort. A veritable powerhouse, the Imperial Grand exudes tones that audiences can distinguish over a symphony orchestra. As for solo performance, it shines with incredible response and intricate nuance to every stroke. Lastly, with sterling silver solder joints and spring-balanced height adjustment, the Malletech Imperial Grand features a multitude of adjustable parameters that’ll ensure comfortable performance on this wide bar marimba.
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Masterful Malletech quality
For years, Malletech has introduced marimbas, xylophones, mallets, and more to the musical market, with all products exuding superior craftsmanship and tonal properties. How does the brand consistently achieve this? Just ask one of the world’s greatest classical marimbists: Leigh Howard Stevens. Actively involved with the company he founded and still concertizing to this day, Leigh has a major hand in designing all the instruments and mallets Malletech proudly produces. Sweetwater, likewise made up of passionate musicians, can see that this hands-on approach makes for a music company that not only understands its instruments but also puts all its joy and expertise behind each one that leaves its doors. Grab a pair of mallets or invest in a Malletech marimba — you’ll be glad you did.
Leigh Howard Stevens
Malletech MA5.0 Features:
- Rosewood bars deliver impeccably warm tone
- Buffed-to-perfection brass resonators offer big, beautiful sound and are fully tunable
- Can compete with the sound of a symphony orchestra and shines in solo applications
- 6-section drop-in resonators can be assembled by 1 person
- Sterling silver solder joints and rock-solid frame
- Spring-balanced height-adjustment system with removable cranks
