tonymiceli
14 May 2009
Mike Balter is a member now of vibesworkshop.com!
If you don't know Mike he's just the most fun, easy going, coolest guy and knows more about mallets then probably anyone on the planet. He's a real stick meister.
He has done SO much for the mallet world. We're lucky to have him!!
He said he'll answer any mallet questions he can, so if you have any questions feel free to post here.
WELCOME MIKE!! YOU DA MAN!
Comments
Welcome, your highness
DrBobM55 Fri, 05/15/2009 - 06:45
I have enjoyed using both your wide bar and supervibe mallets. How do you decide what color a mallet will be? Do you ever do custom colors?
Bob Wesner
Mike Balter
Joe Locke Fri, 05/15/2009 - 11:29
I've always known that Mike was the main man when it came to mallet creation, in his work combining a scientist's exactitude and an artist's love. What I didn't know is
that he is a musician with vast experience, having played with and known some of the greats. I spoke with him by phone the other day and I not only heard some great stories,
but also received some of Mike's wisdom about playing and teaching. I could have stayed on the phone with him for hours - a fascinating, fun and soulful guy
that's the thing about mike
tonymiceli Fri, 05/15/2009 - 14:42
In reply to Mike Balter by Joe Locke
he's been here since the dawn in a way. right? what 30 years maybe? his factory is incredible. if anyone is near there you should call him, if he has time he might give you a tour.
he's such a nice guy. i get a lot of wisdom from talking to him also. and i get a lot of funny jokes because he knows them all!
and yep he's been in the pit with the heavies.
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