Appalachian | Ultra Legato | Timpani Mallets
A note about bamboo: Bamboo is a natural material with its own moisture content, which means it responds to changes in temperature and humidity. In very dry climates or environments with rapid changes in temperature and humidity (such as air travel), bamboo handles require extra care to help prevent drying and cracking.
If you live in a dry climate, we strongly recommend storing your mallets in their original plastic bags with a humidity control pack or a small instrument humidifier. If they'll be used primarily outdoors or by multiple players in a school setting, we recommend choosing carbon fiber handles instead. Carbon fiber is unaffected by climate and requires significantly less maintenance.
The details
At a glance
A warm, full-bodied mallet with a rounded attack and rich fundamental, offering plenty of clarity without sacrificing depth.
The story
Behind the Appalachian
The Wanderlust Series brings traditional timpani mallet construction together with the attention to detail we expect from every Artifact product. Designed as an accessible European-style option, each pair is handcrafted with premium German timpani felt and carefully selected handles for a refined feel and response without the traditional $90+ price tag.
Where our Sleight of Hand Series takes a modern approach with entirely synthetic wrap materials, the Wanderlust Series returns to tradition. Each model features German felt sourced from the authentic source for timpani mallet felt, paired with hand-selected, single-knot Tonkin bamboo.
Every bamboo handle is pitch-matched and weight-matched to the gram, then fully finished and sealed for a smooth, satiny feel in the hands.
Wanderlust models are also available with tapered woven carbon fiber handles. Their balance and consistency make them a distinctly different alternative to bamboo, while a high-gloss finish provides a secure feel in the hands - even when things get sweaty.
Lifetime free rewraps
Play them. Wear them out. We'll rewrap them.
We offer a free rewrap service on all of our fabric- or felt-covered mallets, including bass drum beaters, timpani mallets, and suspended cymbal mallets.
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