Adams MAHC50HA Artist Classic 443Hz
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This Adams marimba is a serious instrument, built for the discerning orchestral or solo performer. The combination of the Alpha bars and the robust frame delivers a beautifully warm and resonant tone, perfect for both classical and contemporary repertoire. It’s a premium-priced instrument that truly shines in a professional setting.
Product Description
- Adams MAHC50HA Artist Classic 443Hz
- Marimbula
- Thomann Edition
- Tonal range: 5 Octaves C2-C7
- A = 443 Hz
- Alpha sound bars
- Apex frame
- Artist Classic frame
- the perfect combination of state-of-the-art underframe technology and a traditional frame
- Highest quality bars made of Honduras rosewood 72- 40 mm
- Black resonators
- Length: 255 cm
- Width at the bottom end: 104 cm
- Width at the top end: 40 cm
- Height adjustable from 88 - 101 cm
- Weight: 90 kg
- Includes mallets and cover
PROS
- • Rosewood bars offer a warm, complex, and resonant tonal character.
- • The Apex/Artist Classic frame provides exceptional stability and sustain.
- • 443Hz tuning expands possibilities for contemporary and microtonal music.
- • Black resonators enhance the dark, rich timbre and projection.
CONS
- • The substantial weight makes transport and setup challenging for solo performers.
- • Honduras rosewood, while beautiful, can exhibit varying tonal characteristics between bars.
- • The included mallets are a good start but likely require upgrading for serious players.
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Key Features
Range
5 Octaves (C2-C7)
Bar Material
Honduras Rosewood (72 bars, 40mm thick)
Resonators
Black Resonators
Frame
Apex/Artist Classic Combination Frame
Mallets Included
Yes, included (type unspecified)
Weight
90 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
443Hz provides a slightly higher pitch, offering a brighter, more vibrant sound and opening up possibilities for tuning to unusual keys or exploring microtonal intervals.
With consistent humidity control and careful handling, the rosewood bars should last for decades, although occasional re-oiling will be necessary to maintain their condition.
The Apex/Artist Classic frame’s stability minimizes unwanted vibrations, resulting in a cleaner, more focused sound ideal for both studio and stage applications.
