Berlin Jens Hilse

A 12 set series that will bring a unique concept to your case. Tradition and experience are also pillars in this work. Hundreds of hours at Berlin Philharmonie is the main reason why this work perfectly meets the combination of the emblematic acoustic, orchestra and timpani.

Very often, as a timpanist, you have the wish: if I had the same mallet with the same timbre, just a little softer or a little harder… that’s exactly what this series of mallets do. This is unique.

My teacher Peter Sadlo often said: “A very good timpanist only needs 4 or 5 pairs of mallets. The timpanist does the rest with his sound imagination and playing technique”. He may have exaggerated a bit, but I agree that a selection of maybe 10-12 pairs should be enough.

I always try to create the most tasteful mix possible with the orchestral sound. A mallet should give a timpanist the opportunity to be very present when needed as well as blending nicely into a sound. Both work great with this mallet series.

Jens Hilse.

In a technical perspective, this series is sophisticated: we use the most extraordinary and exclusive raw material you possibly can find in the market. Most of them are customized just for us. You won’t find these materials in any other brands.

We use only macrame for making the cores. The construction is very innovative: multitension cores that allows a better absorption from the impact with the calf. Felt is being produced for us with a very distinct density: we find this the best core-felt combination, producing a clear and warm tone from the core. The shafts used are carbonized bamboo. 17.5-19 grams pieces, 10.4-10.9 millimeters of thickness. Beautiful finished with oil and rosewood for the bottom ends.

The series consists of 12 different models. These are: 2 lines of 5 pairs of felt each (black and white line), 1 leather pair and 1 calf pair.

Each felt line differs in very fine steps in articulation and volume. Wound yarn head cores and two ways of using the felt provide the focus you need without creating a harsh sound. Optimal weighting and balance. Any special requirements from the most diverse orchestras, concert halls and opera houses can be covered with this series of mallets.