We are always careful not to criticize competitors’ products. However, when we see a design trend that we believe makes playing more difficult, we feel obligated to address it. Grover Pro chime mallets include several thoughtful design features that we believe set them apart. Chief among these is the handle, which has an oblong profile. This design choice is intentional, and it addresses a fundamental playing problem. Playing chimes is inherently challenging. Percussionists must read complex music, watch the conductor, and strike the correct tube with precision—all at once. Any design element that reduces accuracy only increases this difficulty. While our mallet heads use a traditional cylindrical design, the handle shape is what makes the difference. When you grip a...
To mark our 45th (Sapphire) Anniversary, we've crafted a LIMITED EDITION 45th Anniversary Studio Pro Tambourine! This unique instrument boasts all three of our original jingle alloys: German Silver, Beryllium Copper, and Phosphor Bronze. Each jingle is painstakingly HAND HAMMERED to deliver a rich, chorally voiced resonance. Additionally, the SOLID STEAM BENT HARDWOOD shell is elegantly finished in a stunning SAPPHIRE BLUE high gloss stain. This tambourine is truly a masterpiece in both sound and appearance!
**Available January 2025
We recently returned from the Texas Music Educators Association annual convention in San Antonio. It was a terrific three days of meeting and talking to music educators and percussion students. Everyone love our exhibit, especially the new products on display. Here a quick tour of the Grover Pro exhibit before the show opened...
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Dame Evelyn Glennie & Neil Grover
Mark Shelton
Yale Snyder & Neil Grover
Neil Grover, Kaley Filben & Dave Share
