{"product_id":"crazy-egg-friction-mallet","title":"Crazy Egg Friction Mallet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"powr-popup\" id=\"265911f3_1763734998\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVariable tone. Multi-directional expression.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Crazy Egg’s unique shape allows for a range of tonal possibilities depending on how it is applied. Different angles and points of contact reveal different layers of sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAbout Friction Mallets\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFriction mallets are used by applying pressure and movement across the surface of a gong, rather than striking it. This technique draws out continuous tones—often experienced as rising, singing, or “whale-like” sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDifferent materials and surface textures influence how the gong responds. Softer or tackier mallets tend to create smoother, higher tones, while harder or more textured mallets can access deeper, more rumbling frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFriction playing is highly responsive to touch. Small adjustments in pressure, speed, and placement can dramatically shift the sound, making these tools ideal for exploratory and immersive playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for: \u003c\/strong\u003ea range of tones from mid to higher frequencies\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eLength: 7.5\"\u003cbr\u003eHead Width: 1.75\"\u003cbr\u003eHead Length: 1.4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn practice, it rewards experimentation—allowing you to discover different voices within the same tool.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360394330333,"sku":"ollihessfriction","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/ollihess_crazy_egg_friction_mallet__35238.1678218159.1280.1280.png?v=1770197265","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/products\/crazy-egg-friction-mallet","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}