*Malletech Vibraphone OmegaVibe 3-Octive

Since its introduction in 2014, The Malletech OmegaVibe has become the instrument of choice for the world’s top vibraphonists.  During the first 10 years, Malletech made more than 30 incremental improvements to the bars, tubes and frame.  From 2019 until 2024, Malletech worked intensely with TeamOmega (Stefon Harris, Joe Locke, Tony Miceli, David Friedman, and Mike Mainieri) on the next evolution of the OmegaVibe which offers a new standard of reliability, simplicity, portability and ease of pedaling. The OmegaVibe is ready for your stage, studio, or the back seat of your car.

The world’s greatest vibraphone is now smaller . . . yet greater.

Since 2024 the OmegaVibe has featured Malletech's patent-pending, dual-spring, vertical dampening system – the first ever.  The vertical motion of the damper bar (instead of pivoting on an arc like all previous vibraphones), contacts the sharps and naturals at the same moment.  You can precisely adjust the “pedal up” wetness or dryness to your personal preference through the dual spring towers. Simple, evenly-balanced dampening right out of the box – top to bottom, sharps to naturals.

 


Malletech's patented damper pedal is fully adjustable for leverage, height, angle and damper bar release speed.  Customize the settings for a completely personalized relationship between you and your vibraphone.

The proprietary “Formula 6” bar geometry and alloy, coupled with Malletech’s exclusive harmonic tuning process, produce the sweetest chords and strongest projection possible.  The new “M-kote” eco-friendly finishing process comes standard on black or silver bars.  Six additional anodized colors are available with the Custom and Custom Pro packages.

 

Malletech's hovering, elliptically-driven vibrato wings float over the resonators, producing velvety-smooth pulsations.  Removing all the hardware from inside the tubes improves the tuning of both the fundamental and overtones of the resonators.  When vibrato is not in use, the wings can be completely retracted, leaving the tops of the tubes completely open to capture every decibel and nuance that you produce.  The near-silent, universal voltage motor (with world-wide compatibility) makes this the perfect instrument for recording.

  

Frames and resonators are still assembled with stainless steel lock nuts and bolts (no rivets, no fake resonators, no oval or square tubes – ever).  Just like Malletech marimbas, the resonators sit on a suspension bridge system, eliminating all contact between the resonators rails and frame.  All these features assure a buzz-free / rattle-free lifetime of music making.

This item is available by special order only. 
Because of it size, additional shipping charges will be applied.
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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.