Marimba One Wave Wrap WWB1~WWB5 Full Review + Sound Test

[@AdamTanPercussion]

THANK YOU TO #TheStudioFamily FOR 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS! Leave your comments below on what you want to see in the 1K subscriber episode! Remember we're doing a GIVEAWAY so stay tuned :)

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I have used them, I plan to borrow them soon ;)

[@samgreenwell1545]

Adam Tan can you do a review of the Mark Ford series by IP

[@garettdwyerpercussion6379]

I definitely recommend the wave wrap series. I have a set of WWB3's and they have held up the exact same, brand new sound for months. Simply amazing feel, sound, and durability. Way worth the price I believe!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

They are a very solid investment indeed! Glad I have them :)

[@pokemonman957]

I chanted "Smooth end make friends" with you because I could feel it coming XD

[@AdamTanPercussion]

My catchphrases never die ;)

[@filibertolandaverde7003]

Adam if you can try to do a series called the Ludwig Albert Series

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Filiberto Landaverde Been wanting to do that for a while! might just buy some lol

[@maxramirez8218]

Adam Tan Yes please do it :D. Btw your videos are really informative and very high quality, thank you for posting pretty constantly :)

[@alskyfajardo7361]

Can we get a video of all the covers you've done on the studio? That'd be nice. Congrats on the +1k subscribers.

[@Griffin그리핀]

For anyone wondering these are worth the price but its very hard to pull the trigger. I bought some awhile ago and loved them instantly. Every person i let play with them also loved them and often times i get asked to borrow them for their recitals. If you really want them wait for a sale or save up. Regardless i use mine everyday for the past half year and they held up better then other mallets I've used.

[@filibertolandaverde7003]

and you finally complete the wave wrap series

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Filiberto Landaverde Had to do it for you guys 😉

[@Parkerplaysperc]

the giveaway could be some swag (tshirts, hats, etc) or even....some mallets? or a signed thing.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Parker Stockford You're on the right track! 😅

[@jacobhanekamp2534]

I think the mallets sound really good in all octaves, but the mallet really shined when they were in their preferred range, so a graduated layout is better, but if you only have one pair, you will be fine

[@cabelangford3415]

You should review the liberty 1 series of mallets they are on steve Weiss, I am interested as to what you would think because they are by far the cheapest marimba mallets I have ever come across

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Now that would be interesting, trying out the cheapest mallets in the world! Thanks for the suggestion :)

[@themoonbubble]

I enjoy your channel I was wondering if you’ve ever done a video on how to hold 4 mallets(maybe in another titled video) just recently acquired a Ross 409 and have no mallets what’s a good beginner mallet

[@ivandresvera]

It is almost 6:30 a.m. in my country and I am very happy to see your video, no matter what's the time. Hahahahahaha. Well, I have to say it is no the first video I saw from yours but, because I have the WW2's, it is very important: now I can have an idea of the entire series and I am agree with you: it is a good option to play anything but these isn't my top favorite mallets (very close, for sure)... Yeah, not very 50/50. Hence, now I would like to buy the WW1's so I am waiting for the Marimba One Sale on August to get two pairs by purchasing just one of them (Yes, the only chance to get these for an affordable price). On the other hand, the next episode would be great to talk about your top chart of hardest marimba repertory excerpts and how to study it... I know, very nerdy subject​ : ) Finally, I do really love your covers so, could you put a link to see the original version of each theme you play? Greetings from Colombia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Ivan Vera Barrera Favourite marimba works is a good idea! the theme is called Try To Remember from The Fantasticks 😀

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Ivan Vera Barrera And greetings from Perth, thank you so much for your support!

[@chandlersmall8336]

You should review the Sandi Rennick IP mallets!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I've heard a lot about them, will have to look into it :)

[@slimpotato3332]

I have a pair of medium wave wraps and it’s true they sound good everywhere but in my opinion go with double helixes unless it’s buy one get one free cause gahlee the price is crazy

[@ivandresvera]

Hey dear Adam. Have you noticed that this mallets has been released with a few modifications about weight and yarn? Would be great if you check what is exactly this modifications and what is the difference between the mallets that some percussionist purchased from the "first generation". Greetings from Colombia!!!

[@ryansandiego1814]

Definitely pretty, eye candy for percussionists really, but the price tag hurts my soul...

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Hurts mine too man LOL

[@gabriellacaseiro9729]

Hey Adam, I was wondering about the height you keep your wrists from the keyboard. What I was taught was to keep your hands only about an inch from the board, and I was curious if you were taught different and which one you prefer and why.

[@albertjmvaq]

Hi Adam, Innovative Zivkovic's or Encore Nanae Mimura's for next video...??? The Jean Geoffroy mallets by Resta-Jay would be cool, but I don't know if they're avaliable in Australia ;) Best regards from Spain

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Great suggestions, I get these three suggested a lot! Will have to get them soon. My friend has some Resta-Jays though :) Thanks for watching!

[@randytan5471]

Hi could you do a review on the Gifford Howarth marimba mallets by vicfirth

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you for the suggestion! Definitely been interested in those before :)

[@phantomseeker2714]

Hey Adam! I have been thinking about purchasing a few pairs of mallets in the Pius Cheung series by innovative, but I haven't really seen or heard any reviews for them. Could you maybe do a review over the Pius Cheung series for your 1000 subscriber special?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Hahaha I need to get some first! No one pays for the show.... :(

[@AdamTanPercussion]

But yeah definitely want to check them out :)

[@koheisakai1953]

Lamont Eckles I have a friend who has them. They sound great. But, he says they're pretty heavy, and they frail easily. Pius actually said he likes them better when they're worn out a little bit.

[@devoh5329]

Can you pls make a cheap stick bag series cuz I'm on a budget to build a good non expensive collection

[@devoh5329]

And btw awesome video like usual

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Félix Boivin-Dupuis Really tempted to do a cheap stick bag battle ahaha... thanks for the suggestion 😀

[@ryansandiego1814]

Btw, would LOVE to hear some Furioso and Valse in D Minor played by my boy with some of these.... :)

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I should totally just pick it up and learn it hey... ;)

[@ryansandiego1814]

Adam Tan challenge accepted?

[@santiagodiaz9959]

can you please make a review of the VF Virtuoso Series?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Santiago Diaz Really want to try them!

[@AcoAegis]

no bach this time?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I'm all Bach-ed out...

[@loganvogelsong4228]

I have two questions about mallets and you're the guy (or anyone else in the comments) to answer it! I want to get marimba mallets, but I don't really want to spend over $40 US. I want this mallets to be good at all ranges, since my high school band is playing forgery (John Mackey) and Rain (I forget who) and William Tell Overature, Oye Como Va, 2001 space theme and Pirates cove for a percussion ensamble. So, I've really looked into Robert Van Sice series, but I don't definitevely know the difference between monotonal and duotonal mallets to purchase one pair. Is the any other names to look for? And I love your video and can't wait for you to reach 1k subs! I'm going to share your marimba warmups with my drumline to see if they'll subscribe :)

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Logan Vogelsong For that price range of course I'd probably go Van Sice, the mono tonal series just has one clear hardness per mallet while the duo tonal gets softer at soft volumes and harder when you use more power. I reviewed Dragonfly marimba mallets earlier on in the series as a great contender for ensemble mallets also 😀 Thanks for watching!

[@FollowJesus777-KING]

How did those mallets hold up over the years? (If you used them a lot) like did they break down slower than other mallets, justifying the price

[@sparlingsfarm]

Great video. Any thoughts as to what would be best combo for playing Libertango by Sammut? I guess depends on marimba and the player but how about 4433? (not for me I should add but my son) So hard to get to try out mallets before buying.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

sparlingsfarm I love Libertango! I would say 4432 for that top voice and the weights are pretty similar anyway, but yes definitely your son's personal preference 😀 I know, I wish I had a way to try out mallets before watching. Hope my video makes it a little easier hahaha, thanks for watching 😄😄😄

[@sparlingsfarm]

Thanks Adam - yes it's a great piece. 4432? So buy three pairs instead of two? Expensive business :) indeed your videos are very helpful and interesting. Keep it up!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Of course I forgot WWs don't come in graduated... 4422 would be a better difference than 4433 then in my opinion :) Thank you!

[@ethangoode3707]

I'm looking for some quality mallets that would be great for quick 4 mallet pieces. Do you have any recommendations?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I am going to have to say VAN SICEEEE because they are very mobile :)

[@samrosario7100]

Could a 2 (medium) sound good for vibraphone as well as marimba? As well as xylophone? Since it’s medium hard

[@eddiebiv_3405]

Imagine a collab with Andrew Huang

[@AdamTanPercussion]

FlyBasher Now THAT would be awesome hahaha #NoticeMeAndrew

[@santiagodiaz9959]

Hey Adam! can you please tell me some beautiful marimba solos? I'm already played Land by T. Muramatsu, April sky by chin cheng lin, and Wind by chin cheng lin as well. but I can't find other solos like those. can you please help me? thank you!!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Santiago Diaz Try Toccata by Anna Ignatowicz 😉

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Santiago Diaz And Pius Cheungs transcription of Vocalise is pretty popular

[@tjppercussion]

Hey Adam! I've just recently discovered (and fallen in love with) your channel, and I was wondering if you could do a review of the Marimba One Double Helix series of mallets. I recently got the birch DHB2s and really enjoy them, and I want to know your thoughts on them. Thanks again, keep up the good work!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Thank you so much Tucker! I have reviewed the double helixes before (half of the range) on my channel, but I do like the DHB2s - they were some of the first 'real' marimba mallets I tried to use from a friend. Still not my first pick personally but I can see why people would like it :)

[@zcjm95]

I love the wave wrap series!! I made a big investment and bought the whole line! If anyone is interested in the wave wrapped series Steve Weiss has, to my knowledge, done a buy one get one free on the wave wrapped series three times since 2015! It's a big investment and I missed the BOGO event the first time and waited to see if they would do it again and almost a year later they finally did it! I dropped $500 and got the whole set with the BOGO deal, so it saved me $500! So if you're really interested in buying these and don't need them asap and can hold off and be patient, then I would wait and see if Steve Weiss holds the BOGO promotion again!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

I love when Weiss does BOGOs... just wish I had money to buy more mallets HAHA #TheMalletAddiction

[@zcjm95]

Adam Tan me too!! I wish they would do a bogo on malletech or Vic firth mallets! Malletech has some great lines, the concerto series, burrit series, and the Eric Sammut's are some of my favorite! As well as Vic firth, my professors at my university are Vic firth artists and they both have every mallet, stick, and beater and everything else that Vic firth offers!! It's amazing! Also you should make a video on what you believe are some standard must know pieces or pieces that you think others will enjoy and should play in their career! I really enjoyed your videos! I barely found them and watched all of them already. I look forward to continue to watch them and see what the future holds for you channel!!

[@Dylan-wc9yt]

Can't you get Keiko abe mallets in Amerika? Because the are €90 per pair

[@AdamTanPercussion]

You can, but it is still pretty pricy!

[@aubrie9291]

If I were to only buy two pairs of these mallets, which level(s) (WWB1-WWB5) do you think would be the most versatile?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Good question! I find myself using the 4s 3s and 2s the most (4332, 4322, 4433, 4432 etc)... I guess maybe 4 and 3 if you had to get two pairs only!

[@alskyfajardo7361]

No studio seal-of-approval?

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Al Sky Fajardo That's the highest honour of #TheStudio! I probably should have given it ahaha 😅

[@Parkerplaysperc]

yaaaaay!!!!

[@AdamTanPercussion]

You're always first ahahaha ;)

[@Parkerplaysperc]

Adam Tan well yeah...hahahaha. youre the only youtuber that makes videos like these, and the only youtuber that provides the world with useful info. of course Im gonna watch your new vids ASAP. hahaha

[@filibertolandaverde7003]

A marimba one t-shirt

[@erkin8657]

Pay respect to ron

[@moonmaiden2088]

I love you man :´)

[@filibertolandaverde7003]

call me philly adam

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Filiberto Landaverde ok Philly 😉

[@Halo4978x]

Just wanted to toss this here: Steve Weiss is having a sale on these mallets. If you buy one pair you get one pair for free. Just thought I would say it incase someone is on the edge because of the price of one pair of mallets.

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Gotta love the BOGOs :)

[@steampunkhulk5559]

That sale still there or naw

[@Comehomeapa]

I think that they're kind of over-priced. I think that 60 to 70 usd is a reasonable price

[@calebhenderson6463]

I would be afraid to touch a single mallet because of the price

[@AdamTanPercussion]

Yeah.... the price is just wow!!!