SABIAN Gong Mallet (Small)
The SABIAN Gong Mallet (Small) delivers a balanced, controlled strike with its long wood handle and yarn-wrapped head design. This Model 61004S sits comfortably in hand for extended recording and practice sessions, offering the precision needed for nuanced gong textures across a range of sizes. Built for recording professionals and producers who demand reliability and consistent response from their percussion tools.
Design & Construction
The mallet features a long wood handle paired with a firm, yarn-wrapped head that produces a warm, defined attack without harshness. The yarn wrapping absorbs and distributes impact evenly, making it suitable for capturing everything from delicate rolls and textural layers to fuller, more pronounced strokes on medium-sized instruments in the studio or live recording environment.
Size & Application Range
At 19.25″ in length with a 3.75″ head diameter, this mallet is engineered for small and medium-size gongs ranging from 22″ to 34″. The proportions ensure adequate leverage and reach without compromising control or introducing fatigue during long tracking sessions or overdub work.
Key Features
- Model: 61004S
- Mallet Length: 19.25″
- Head Diameter: 3.75″
- Long wood handle construction
- Firm, yarn-wrapped head
- Ideal for 22″ to 34″ gongs
- Suitable for small gongs
- Suitable for medium-size gongs
- Professional-grade construction
- Designed for controlled striking
- Yarn wrapping for tonal warmth
- Well-balanced weight distribution
The SABIAN Gong Mallet (Small) is a dependable tool for recording engineers and producers working with mid-range gongs, combining thoughtful engineering with proven performance in studio sessions and sound design applications.








