Paiste M3 Gong Mallet
Warm depth. Steady expansion.
The M3 brings a fuller tone, allowing the gong’s fundamental to deepen while still remaining easy to control. It supports a gradual unfolding of sound, with harmonics building in a smooth and cohesive way.
About Paiste Gong Mallets
Paiste mallets are known for their balance, durability, and warm tonal response. Each mallet is wrapped in soft lambswool, allowing the gong to open gradually while maintaining a rounded, full sound.
Unlike harder mallets that can quickly emphasize higher frequencies, Paiste mallets are designed to bring forward the fundamental tone of the gong first, with harmonics developing naturally over time.
Paiste’s sizing recommendations are traditionally based on orchestral use, where larger mallets are used to create faster and more powerful crashes. In a sound-based or meditative context, many practitioners prefer working with slightly smaller mallets for greater control, sensitivity, and ease over longer sessions.
Choosing a mallet is less about strict sizing and more about how it feels in your hand, and how it allows the gong to respond within your practice.
Best suited for: This mallet is recommended by Paiste for a 22" or 24" Symphonic gong.
Size of Mallet:
Total Length: 15” / 400 mm
Head Diameter: 4” / 90 mm
Weight: 11 oz / 314 gr
It is a dependable mallet for developing a grounded and immersive field of sound.
At Sunreed™, we take great care in preparing each instrument before it leaves our shop. Many of the instruments we offer are handmade or individually selected, and each one is carefully inspected, listened to, and packed so it arrives safely and ready for practice.
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