Timpani Sticks from the Mallet Manufactory NÜNCHERT

Since I first discovered the sticks made by Christoph Nünchert, I have been perpetually impressed not only by the care which goes into the building of each pair, but also the attention which Christoph puts into finding the right sound for the player. Like any serious musicians, he never stops searching for “the sound”, and I have enjoyed our conversations concerning new possibilities very much.

It is a pleasure to play with Nünchert mallets.

Brian Barker
Principal Timpanist Philharmonic State Orchestra Hamburg
Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg

 

The way Christoph Nünchert responds to individual wishes and ideas is extraordinary and therefore a unique selling point. His quality of craftsmanship is nourished by his many years of experience and fits seamlessly into the line of old masters. Outstanding!

Prof. Christian Wissel
Professor for percussion at the Munich University of Music and Theatre 
Hochschule für Musik und Theater München

I have been playing several models from Christoph Nünchert's range since he began as a mallet maker and developer. Right from the start, I was enthusiastic about the sound, the workmanship and how the timpani sticks feel in my hand.

That's why I can warmly recommend them.

Erich Trog
Principal Timpanist German Symphony Orchestra Berlin
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

For many years I have been playing almost the entire range of Christoph Nünchert's mallets and I have also developed various models with him, which are now a regular part of his range. In addition, at my request, Christoph built various reversible mallets for me, among other things, which were not only to my satisfaction, but kept me enthusiastic. It was and still is important to me that the mallets are balanced to the nearest gram if possible. This is a Christoph specialty and I had a maximum difference of 1 gram per pair. Most of the time, however, they were perfectly perfect and equal to the milligram.

Christoph Nünchert's colourful range of heads, be it wood, felt or flannel, covers everything I need.

Its price-performance ratio is hard to beat. High quality at affordable prices. It's always nice to talk to Christoph about new ideas, and he takes a place at the top of my favorite mallet makers' squad. 

Ernst-Wilhelm Hilgers
Principal Timpanist Bavarian State Opera Munich
Bayerische Staatsoper

Christoph Nünchert's timpani sticks are very well balanced, have the ideal weight, a great finish and a long service life. Due to the large number of models, we can find timpani mallets for all styles of music with a variety of timbres. I use Christoph Nünchert's timpani sticks and I am very happy with them.

Fernanda Kremer
Principal Timpanist and Principal Percussionist Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira
Orquestra Sinfônica Brasileira

With Christoph’s timpani sticks I have finally found the full and dark sound that I was looking for for the great operas!

Frank Lorenz
Principal Timpanist Dortmund Philharmonic
Dortmunder Philharmoniker

I was first introduced to Nünchert’s mallets about 5 years ago and I now own many pairs from each series. There is such a variety of cores that I can always find the sound that I’m looking for.

The mallets are beautifully made and perfectly matched and balanced. Christoph is a true craftsman. He is also very patient with trying to find the exact pair of mallets that I’m looking for. I started with the TL3, which is still my personal favorite and now I must own about 15 pairs. The LW1 is incredibly unique and useful. There is nothing comparable in the US. My music director always approves when I use this stick!

Kenneth Every
Principal Timpanist Jacksonville Symphony and Grand Teton Music Festival
Jacksonville Symphony | Grand Teton Music Festival

Christoph Nünchert's mallets have been an integral part of my range for years. I'm not only happy about the perfect workmanship and the excellent covers, but also about the realisation of many special requests!

Klaus Reda
Principal Timpanist Radiophilharmonie of the NDR
Radiophilharmonie des NDR

Christoph Nünchert's timpani mallets are an extremely important part of my mallet repertoire. Especially for use in the orchestra pit, they are an enrichment, versatile and an indispensable part of my mallet holder in everyday life.

Manuel Rettich
Principal Timpanist Philharmonic Orchestra of the Hanseatic City of Lübeck
Philharmonisches Orchester der Hansestadt Lübeck

I really enjoy playing Christoph Nünchert's mallets: They are perfectly balanced, have a wide variety of fine nuances and are very well made. The new covers are also always made quickly and are very good. I highly recommend them.

Manuel Westermann
Principal Timpanist Saxonian State Orchestra Dresden
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden

For me, Christoph Nünchert's timpani sticks are some of the best drum sticks you can buy at the moment. Workmanship and balance are perfect, and the selection of mallets for operas, concerts or crossovers is diverse. I have numerous models in my mallet collection, and Christoph has rebuilt and tuned many of my old models from my collection and thus breathed new life into them. The sound of the mallets corresponds exactly to my idea of what I want to get out of my instrument.

Christoph's service is also very quick and reliable. New covers can be made within a few days, sometimes hours, and conversions or new buildings can be obtained very quickly.

My life as a solo timpanist is much easier with Christoph's mallets and service, and I can only recommend his products.

Nikolas Mareske
Principal Timpanist New Westphalia Philharmonic
Neue Philharmonie Westfalen

Apart from the fact that I like the range of mallets for every instrument, I am also grateful and enthusiastic that Christoph can meet individual wishes and needs when building mallets, which result from special instruments, required playing styles or sound ideas.

Thorsten Blumberg
Assistant Principal Percussionist WDR Funkhausorchester
WDR Funkhausorchester