{"product_id":"acoustic-percussion-pair-of-ian-cape-signature-gong-mallets-ic3","title":"Acoustic Percussion Pair of Ian Cape Signature Gong Mallets (IC3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing comes with one \u003cu\u003epair\u003c\/u\u003e of mallets and a bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DjVUE2JqLSM\" title=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic Percussion's Gong Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e are professional-quality percussion mallets, straight from the UK. They use the highest quality materials and technology to create mallets that are perfect for bringing clear, full tones out of your gongs. They've designed this signature series with the accomplished percussionist, \u003cstrong\u003eIan Cape\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst studying at the Royal Academy of Music, Ian Cape began a varied freelance career playing across a smorgasbord of genres and styles. His Classical work includes the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Northern Sinfonia, BBC Concert Orchestra, Rambert Ballet, Aurora and the Hallé. His Commercial work includes Queen guitarist Brian May, singers Alison Moyet, and Lemar, the pits of the West End and of numerous touring productions, and more. Ian has held the percussion chair at \u003cem\u003eLes Miserablés\u003c\/em\u003e (the world's longest running musical) in London since 2011, following a record-breaking tour with the re-orchestrated 25th Anniversary production of the show.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePair of IC3 Mallets\u003c\/strong\u003e features a premium hickory drumstick with a rounded tip. Wonderfully balanced, the butt end features compressed felt with an additional steel rivet allowing for playing cymbal\/bell-tree\/tam-tam scrapes. These versatile mallets were designed to \u003cstrong\u003efacilitate fluid changes between playing different percussion instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e. Useful in any genre of music or environment wherein swift changes may be required; an all purpose \"get out of jail\" mallet. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements of One Mallet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 16.5\"\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 1.5\" \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2.5 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements of Both Mallets in Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength: 19\"\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 4.5\"\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 6 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acoustic Percussion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50721531887808,"sku":"ap-IC3","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1643\/4015\/files\/AcousticIC3pair_XPE404.jpg?v=1794002828","url":"https:\/\/gongs-unlimited.com\/products\/acoustic-percussion-pair-of-ian-cape-signature-gong-mallets-ic3","provider":"Gongs Unlimited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}