I just got a Yamaha 4600A and want to thank the following people for their expert advice:

Larry Lawless
John Curry
James Walker
Matt Coe
Jay Bordeleau (In Concert Percussion)
Bill Youhass (Fall Creek Marimbas)
Bill Cahn (Nexus)
Shanon at the Malletshop

I'm very proud to be part of the percussion community!