Like all Martin SP Studio/Performanc e Series strings, MSP4800 SP Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Light Acoustic Bass strings (4 string) are ideal live, in the studio, or wherever maximum string life is desired. The creation of these high-performance strings is a result of research done in cooperation with specialty steel producers. Due to the development of their ultra-high quality steel core, Martin SP guitar strings resist breakage better than average replacement strings. In addition, both the core wires and the plain strings are plated with a smooth, acoustic bronze finish. Though this golden bronze finish does enhance the beauty of your guitar, its purpose is much more functionalto prolong brightness, string life, and superior tonal quality to meet the high expectations of demanding... Less

A shorter shaft with a brass weight for a heavy feel and texture. Keiko Abe Keyboard Mallets. The Keiko Abe Signature Series features nine different degrees of soft to hard mallets (MKA-01 through MKA-09) that make it easy for an artist to select a voiced set of four for any musical situation. The hard mallets are heavy and create a full sound from the upper range of the marimba, while the bass mallets pull the fundamental resonance out of the instrument's lower range. These yarn wound mallets are ideal for solo work as well as concertos, and boast Yamaha's unique thick rattan shafts in a variety of lengths. Each mallet has a unique feature and texture as well as color-coded tape for easy identification during play. Keiko Abe is linked to the marimba the way Isaac Stern was linked to the... Less