*Malletech Marimba 5.0-octave MJB Black Marimba (height adjustable)

Malletech's flagship standard-width rosewood marimba with massive 4-inch smooth bent resonators, belt-driven height adjustment, and “deep-bass” bar geometry offered in a sleek, all black finish.

Michael J. Burritt, Professor of Percussion at the world renowned Eastman School of Music, came to Malletech in 2010 to lay down a challenge. He wanted low-octave reaches as easy as our Stiletto2 Marimba, but with a sound as big as our full-sized instruments. He wanted more highs on the highs and more lows on the lows. He wanted a completely new look. What he really wanted was a Malletech of the future, but he wanted it NOW.

• Patented Super Smooth Technology (“SST”).
• Patented metal-topped resonator tuners.
• Massive, tunable 4-inch diameter, slow-bent, low resonators.
• New, deep-bass bar geometry.
• Extremely rigid, twin-screw, belt-driven height adjustment.
• Harley look, Stradivarius sound. The Malletech of the future, here today.

The MJB Black comes with an ebony-finished oak frame with black aluminum hardware and matte black aluminum resonators. 

The standard MJB Black has tunable resonators in the first two octaves; standard resonators for the rest of the instrument. Full-range tunable resonators are also available.

This item is available by special order only. 
Because of it size, additional shipping charges will be applied.
For questions about availability, please Contact Us.

About Malletech 

Since 1983, Malletech has been a cornerstone of the percussion world. Founded and still currently led by marimba virtuoso Leigh Howard Stevens, Malletech prides itself on being synonymous with innovative design, a high standard of excellence, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. These three tenets have built Malletech into being the premier provider of keyboard percussion instruments, mallets, and accessories in the world.

Malletech is extremely proud to boast eleven U.S. Patents for keyboard percussion design, an Artist Endorser roster of over 75 world-class musicians, and worldwide recognition and use of their products.

Never one to rest on their laurels, Malletech continues to press toward the future. They are constantly improving their instrument and mallet designs, and developing new and imaginative products that will change the landscape of the percussion world.

That’s what makes us Malletech.