Adams XS2HA35 Solist Xylophone A=442

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Adams XS2HA35 Solist Xylophone A=442

Adams

XS2HA35 Solist Xylophone A=442

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Product Info

Article Number: 517243
Brand: Adams
Model: XS2HA35 Solist Xylophone A=442
Category: Xylophones
Price: $2,857.80

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The Adams Solist Xylophone is a beautifully crafted instrument, perfect for serious orchestral players or soloists needing a reliable, well-tuned instrument. The rosewood bars provide a lovely, warm tone, and the Apex frame really lets it sing. It's a premium-priced instrument, but the quality and tuning are spot on for professional use.

Product Description

  • Adams XS2HA35 Solist Xylophone A=442
  • Soloist Xylophone
  • 3 1/2 Octaves
  • Tonal range: F4 - C8
  • Apex frame
  • Rosewood sound bars 38.5 mm
  • Octave tuning
  • A = 442 Hz
  • Length: 141 cm
  • Width lower end: 63 cm
  • Width upper end: 35 cm
  • Height adjustable from 80 - 100 cm
  • Weight: 32 kg
  • Includes mallets and cover
PROS
  • • Rosewood bars offer warm, focused, and articulate tone.
  • • Apex frame provides excellent resonance and projection.
  • • A=442 tuning caters to European orchestral standards.
  • • Height adjustability makes it accessible for players of various heights.
CONS
  • • Rosewood bars, while beautiful, can be more susceptible to humidity changes.
  • • The weight makes transportation and setup a bit cumbersome for solo performers.
  • • The included mallets are a decent starting point, but serious players will likely upgrade.

Product Video

Key Features

Range F4 - C8 (3 1/2 Octaves)
Bar Material Rosewood
Resonators Tuned aluminum resonators
Frame Apex frame
Mallets Included Yes, basic performance mallets
Weight 32 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rosewood is generally warmer and more mellow than padauk, offering a more subdued, less aggressively bright sound. Padauk is known for its powerful projection and clearer articulation.
While it's designed for A=442, you can still use it at 440, but be aware that intonation will be slightly sharp and require adjustment. It's best suited for ensembles that consistently use A=442.
Yes, the Apex design maximizes resonance by minimizing contact points between the bars and the frame, allowing for a freer vibration and increased projection.

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