Kolberg 2445A Marimba Avantgarde
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The Avantgarde is a beautifully crafted marimba, clearly designed for serious orchestral and solo performance. The rosewood bars deliver a rich, complex tone, while the aluminum resonators ensure excellent projection. This is a top-tier instrument for seasoned players demanding the very best in build quality and sound.
Product Description
- Kolberg 2445A Marimba Avantgarde
- Marimba
- Model "Avantgarde"
- Range: 5 octaves C - c4
- Aluminium resonators
- Sound bars made of Honduras Rosewood
- Central height adjustment by crank 86 - 106 cm
- Aluminium frame (27 kg)
- anthracite-metallic powder-coated
- Soundboards with comfort adjustment for resonators C - c2
- Tuning: 443 Hz
- Dimensions (L x W): 260 x 108 cm
- Incl. 2 sets of mallets series Jasmin Kolberg (705
- 706) and transport bags 2445ATA (set of 8)
PROS
- • Rosewood bars offer warm, resonant tones ideal for orchestral work
- • Aluminum resonators provide clear, focused projection and sustain
- • Crank height adjustment allows for personalized playing comfort and ergonomics
- • Robust, anthracite-powder coated aluminum frame ensures stability and portability
CONS
- • The weight, while manageable, requires two people for easy transport and setup
- • Honduras Rosewood, while beautiful, is a vulnerable material requiring careful maintenance
- • Price point positions it as a premium investment, limiting accessibility for some
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Key Features
Range
5 octaves C - c4
Bar Material
Honduras Rosewood
Resonators
Aluminum
Frame
Aluminum, anthracite-metallic powder-coated
Mallets Included
Jasmin Kolberg (705, 706) - 2 sets
Weight
27 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Padauk offers a brighter, more cutting tone; rosewood provides a warmer, more rounded response, making the Avantgarde more suited for lush orchestral textures.
Yes, they're straightforward and allow for subtle tuning adjustments to optimize resonance, but require a keen ear and experience.
Kolberg’s frame design minimizes vibration; however, proper stage setup and dampening techniques are still recommended for optimal performance.
