SIGNATURE SERIES

With the perfect balance and a beautiful sound, JGpercussion presents the Michael Oberaigner Signature Series of timpani mallets.

All of the mallets in the Michael Oberaigner Signature series are made from strong, hand-selected bamboo that is perfectly balanced and expertly matched.

Mallets with a ball-stick design (MO 1-5) are hand-sewn with the highest quality soft German felt. Models MO 6-10 feature layers of leather, sponge, and soft flannel.

Models MO 1-5 are made from bamboo 10mm in diameter, and models MO 6-10 are made from bamboo 11mm in diameter. Each stick is about 37cm long, and each mallet comes fitted with green mallet grips.

MO1 “Shostakovich”
Small felt core, covered with a single bag of German felt. A small and versatile ball stick with a quick sound.
“Even though it’s very small, it’s big enough to play the solos of Symphony no. 1 and Symphony no. 15.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 35mm
Weight (per stick): 31g
Length: 14.75″ / 37.5cm
Color: blue / pink
Core Material: small felt
Shaft Material: bamboo 10mm

MO2 “Beethoven”
Small felt core, mushroom wrapped, and covered with German felt. Great for chamber orchestra and solo work.
“This stick is built to be played in either full orchestra or chamber orchestra, and it has a very clear sound.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 39mm
Weight (per stick): 33g
Length: 14.75″ / 37.5cm
Color: blue / yellow
Core Material: small felt with mushroom wrap
Shaft Material: bamboo 10mm

MO3 “Strauss”
Medium felt core, covered with two layers of soft German felt. Capable of creating a big sound for large solo passages, yet also blends well with the orchestra.
“This stick is versatile enough to go from big solos like Also Sprach Zarathustra, to more delicate passages like the Waltz from Der Rosenkavalier.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 43mm
Weight (per stick): 33g
Length: 14.75″ / 37.5cm
Color: blue / green
Core Material: medium felt
Shaft Material: bamboo 10mm

MO4 “Brahms”
Medium felt core, mushroom wrapped and covered with German felt. A great all-purpose stick, for rolls or articulate passages.
“A bit more articulated, and great for the opening of Symphony no. 1, or Ein Deutsches Requiem.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 46mm
Weight (per stick): 34g
Length: 14.75″ / 37.5cm
Color: blue / light blue
Core Material: medium felt with mushroom wrap
Shaft Material: bamboo 10mm

MO5 “Wagner”
Large felt core covered with three layers of soft German felt. A dark and legato stick, for the most powerful passages in the repertoire.
“I use this for big Wagner excerpts such as the Bell Theme from Parsifal, or the Fafner theme.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 48mm
Weight (per stick): 36g
Length: 14.75″ / 37.5cm
Color: blue / orange
Core Material: large felt
Shaft Material: bamboo 10mm

MO6 “Bartok”
Small, soft chamois leather discs for an articulate yet warm sound. Perfect for chamber music, full orchestra, or recording work.
“I use this for classical stuff like Beethoven – where you need a lot of clarity – and also for Bartok.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 28mm
Weight (per stick): 35g
Length: 14.75″ / 37.5cm
Color: burgundy
Core Material: chamois
Shaft Material: bamboo 11mm

MO7 “Schwammschlägel” Small
Re-created from 1849, these “Sponge-headed” mallets were originally designed by Felix Mendelssohn’s timpanist, Ernst Pfunt. A small composite core, covered with a layer of sponge then wrapped with liner felt. A truly unique sound.
“The sound is very direct – it can be soft enough to blend in, and warm enough for rolls – you can also be very articulated, and go over the whole orchestra if you need. I like these for Mendelssohn Italian Symphony.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 33mm
Weight (per stick): 34g
Length: 14.5″ / 37cm
Color: fuschia
Core Material: small sponge
Shaft Material: bamboo 11mm

MO8 “Schwammschlägel” Large
Large composite core, covered with sponge then wrapped with liner felt. Perfect for Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and other loud, articulate passages.
“A bit bigger than the MO7, these are built for Symphonie Fantastique – and for the big sound you need in a normal symphony orchestra.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 41mm
Weight (per stick): 36g
Length: 14.5″ / 37cm
Color: teal
Core Material: large sponge
Shaft Material: bamboo 11mm

MO9 “Mahler” Small
Small flannel discs with a super-soft material, for a light articulate sound.
“This stick has a clear sound, big enough for the solos in Symphony no. 6 or Symphony no. 7.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 29mm
Weight (per stick): 37g
Length: 14.75″ / 37.5cm
Color: Violet
Core Material: small soft flannel
Shaft Material: bamboo 11mm

MO10 “Mahler” Large
Large flannel discs with a super-soft material, for a wider and darker sound.
“This stick is bigger – and therefore softer – which gives a nice dark, round sound. It works well for the solos in Symphony no. 1 and Symphony no. 5.” – Michael Oberaigner

Head Size: Ø 31mm
Weight (per stick): 38g
Length: 14.75″ / 037.5cm
Color: copper
Core Material: large soft flannel
Shaft Material: bamboo 11mm