Marimba One Marimba E8501 A=442Hz 5.0

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Marimba One Marimba E8501 A=442Hz 5.0

Marimba One

Marimba E8501 A=442Hz 5.0

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 522279
Model: Marimba E8501 A=442Hz 5.0
Category: Marimbas
Price: $6,597.80

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This Marimba One E8501 is a solid choice for serious students and educators needing a reliable, accurately tuned instrument. The Padouk bars have a beautiful, focused tone – it's a workhorse marimba, built to last, but the lack of resonators means it's best suited for quieter performance environments or when amplification is an option.

Product Description

Marimba One Marimba E8501 A=442Hz 5.0, Marimba, Educational Series, Traditional Padouk sound bars, A' = 442 Hz, Without resonators

PROS
  • • Padouk bars offer a warm, resonant, and complex tonal character
  • • A=442Hz tuning suits European orchestral repertoire perfectly
  • • Robust, engineered frame provides exceptional stability and tuning integrity
  • • Marimba One’s reputation for quality construction ensures longevity
CONS
  • • Without resonators, the sound lacks some projection and sustain
  • • The 5.0 model is a mid-range offering; higher series models are even better
  • • Transporting this instrument requires significant logistical planning and manpower

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Key Features

Range 4.5 Octaves (F3 - C7)
Bar Material Padouk
Resonators None
Frame Hardwood with steel reinforcement
Mallets Included No
Weight 165 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Resonators can add unwanted complexity to the sound in certain settings; this model offers a more direct, controlled tone.
It's a minor difference, but experienced players will notice it; tuning down slightly can compensate, but it's best suited for 442Hz environments.
The steel reinforcement in the frame drastically improves stability and tuning consistency compared to purely wooden frames, which are prone to warping.

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