Mint Condition - This instrument or product has been carefully played/used and returned to us in virtually new condition; however its packaging may not meet the standards set by the factory. Also, it no longer carries the manufacturer's warranty. If you're looking for a virtually new instrument in possibly less-than-perfect packaging, this is a great value. We feel so strongly that you'll like what you see, we're including our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee to this used product, making it a no-risk purchase.
The Primary Line FSC Alto Metallophone has a mellow sound with plenty of volume. It features 16 special alloy metal bars that are precision tuned to A 440 by hand. The note range is c1 to a2 with two F-sharp, and one B-flat included. Note names & notation symbols printed on each bar. Comes with 1 pair of SCH 5 mallets.
A new resonator box design offers improved resonance and a more balanced tone. Cross laminated FSC certified pure birch plywood ensures greater strength and durability. 100% glued seams provide true resonance and sound clarity (no screws are used to hold the box together). Reinforced end plates add extra carrying support. Flexible rubber pins allow easy removal or replacement of bars. Resonator box can be used with accessory legs or BT trolley chromatic add-ons (sold separately).
Primary Line offers the most Orff (tone bar) instruments manufactured of wood from FSC (Forest Stewartship Council) certified forests - at now additional charge! All FSC models perfectly compliment in pitch, timbre, and intonation of existing Primary Line models.
Tonal range: c1 to a2
Number of bars: 16
Tones: c1, d1, e1, f1, f-sharp1, g1, a1, b-flat1, b1, c2, d2, e2, f2, f-sharp2, g2, a2
Scale: C major
Sound bar material: Metal, specially light alloy
Sound bar color: silver
Sound bar width: 1.37" (35 mm)
Sound bars thickness: 0.19" (5 mm)
Tuning: fundamental
Resonator box: with 6 chambers made of FSC certified birch plywood
Finish: non-toxic Proterra eco-friendly
Mallets: 1 pair SCH 5