Adams XS2LA35 Solist Xylophone A=442

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Adams XS2LA35 Solist Xylophone A=442

Adams

XS2LA35 Solist Xylophone A=442

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 517245
Brand: Adams
Model: XS2LA35 Solist Xylophone A=442
Category: Xylophones
Price: $2,417.80

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The Adams Solist Xylophone is a fantastic choice for serious orchestral players and soloists needing a reliable, well-tuned instrument. The Pao Rosa bars deliver a beautiful, controlled sound, and the Apex frame ensures stability. It’s a premium-priced instrument that's built to last and perform at a high level.

Product Description

  • Adams XS2LA35 Solist Xylophone A=442
  • Soloist Xylophone
  • 3 1/2 Octaves
  • Tonal range: F4 - C8
  • Apex frame
  • Pao Rosa (Swartzia fistuloides) 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
  • • Pao Rosa bars offer a warm, resonant, and focused tone.
  • • Apex frame provides excellent stability and precise tuning.
  • • Octave tuning ensures exceptional clarity and evenness across the range.
  • • Height adjustability caters to a wide range of player preferences and ergonomics.
CONS
  • • The weight (32 kg) makes transport and setup a challenge for solo performers.
  • • The included mallets are a decent starting point, but serious players will likely upgrade.
  • • The frame, while robust, could benefit from additional bracing for extreme travel.

Product Video

Key Features

Range F4 - C8 (3 1/2 Octaves)
Bar Material Pao Rosa (Swartzia fistuloides)
Resonators Not specified, likely tuned aluminum resonators typical of Adams Solist series
Frame Apex steel frame
Mallets Included Basic rubber-tipped mallets
Weight 32 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pao Rosa generally offers a slightly warmer and more focused tone than rosewood or padauk, with a quicker decay – a good balance for clarity and projection.
While A=440 is more common, A=442 is increasingly used by some orchestras, especially in Europe, so this tuning offers compatibility.
The frame folds, but it's not incredibly compact; expect dimensions roughly halved, still requiring a sizable vehicle or case for transport.

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