Acoustic Percussion AK1 Vibraphone Mallets – Anthony Kerr Signature – Medium Bright Tone, Rattan Handles

The Acoustic Percussion AK1 mallets are part of the Anthony Kerr Signature Series, offering a medium bright tone tailored for jazz vibraphone playing. With carefully weighted heads (32g) and 9.5–10mm rattan handles, these mallets provide a responsive, articulate sound ideal for combo work, big band arrangements, and solo jazz performances. Designed in close collaboration with internationally renowned vibraphonist Anthony Kerr, the AK1 delivers a refined balance of clarity and warmth for expressive, dynamic playing.

Key Features:

• Signature model developed with Anthony Kerr

• Medium bright tone suitable for vibraphone across multiple styles

• Comfortable and responsive 9.5–10mm rattan handles

• Balanced 32g weight for fluid playing and dynamic control

• Ideal for live performance, studio sessions, and jazz education

• Complements the AK GIG model with slightly more warmth and subtlety

Why Choose the Acoustic Percussion AK1 Mallets?
The AK1 mallets are engineered for vibraphone players who want a clear yet rounded sound that works equally well for soloing, comping, and melodic phrasing. Whether you’re playing in a small ensemble or recording in a studio, the AK1s provide the responsiveness and tone control that jazz players rely on. Backed by Anthony Kerr’s decades of experience on international stages and in conservatories, these mallets are an essential tool for aspiring and professional vibraphonists alike.

About Anthony Kerr:
Anthony Kerr has shaped the landscape of modern jazz vibraphone performance. Known for his collaborations with legends like George Shearing and Elvis Costello, and for his acclaimed recordings such as First Cry and Now Hear This, he continues to educate the next generation at the Royal College of Music in London, where he has taught jazz vibraphone for over 20 years.

Specifications:

• Instrument: Vibraphone

• Tone: Medium Bright

• Weight: 32g

• Handle: Rattan (9.5–10mm)

• Series: Anthony Kerr Signature