Product Overview

Designed in collaboration with Jerry Tachoir, a prominent contemporary jazz vibraphonist, the Innovative Percussion JT23 Vibraphone Mallets deliver a perfect balance of tonal clarity, warmth, and articulation. These mallets are ideal for both solo and ensemble settings, allowing players to express a wide dynamic range with precision and control.

Jerry Tachoir is an internationally acclaimed performer and educator who has presented improvisation and advanced harmony clinics at major colleges and universities across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. His performances have been featured on NPR's Morning Edition, Jazz Live, and National Public Television. He has performed at elite music events including the Northsea Jazz Festival in Holland, Montreux Jazz Festival, the International Festival de Jazz in Montreal, and Pittsburgh’s Mellon Jazz Festival. Tachoir has also been a featured artist at the Percussive Arts Society International Conventions and top conservatories in Puerto Rico and Paris.

Designed to Tachoir’s exact specifications, the JT23 model is ideal for combo vibraphonists seeking versatility and musical expression. The mallet features high-quality rattan shafts, hard rubber mushroom-shaped cores, and a tightly woven Merlot multi-ply cord. These elements work together to deliver Jerry’s signature sound: a full tone with excellent projection that meets the demands of the most discerning players.

Key Features

• Hard rubber mushroom-shaped cores: Deliver warm, focused tone with excellent projection
• Extra-durable rattan handles: Provide superb flexibility and responsiveness
• Tightly woven Merlot multi-ply cord: Offers both durability and elegant visual appeal
• Medium hardness: Versatile tone suitable for many playing styles
• Ideal for combo and solo vibraphone performance
• Artist Signature Model: Designed to the specifications of Jerry Tachoir

Specifications

• Model: JT23
• Series: Jerry Tachoir Signature Series
• Hardness: Medium
• Core: Hard rubber mushroom-shaped
• Wrap: Merlot multi-ply cord
• Handle: Rattan
• Instrument: Vibraphone
• Sold as: Pair

Perfect For

• Jazz and classical vibraphone performance
• Combo vibraphonists seeking warmth and projection
• Ensemble and solo playing
• Intermediate to advanced percussionists
• Artists seeking tonal versatility and nuanced expression