Studio 49 1600 Series Alto Diatonic Glockenspiel
- Diatonic alto glockenspiel
- F# and Bb bars included
- Steel bars, beech resonator box
- One pair of PKS3 mallets included
- Yellow bars
- 2.4 pounds
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A brightly colored classroom glockenspiel with mallets in the box and extra bars for simple key changes. The listing gives no range, bar count or warranty.
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ASIN: B000XZWPD2Category: Glockenspiels
Overview
Alloy steel bars on a beech resonator box make up this Studio 49 glockenspiel, which belongs to the 1600 series. The bars are brightly colored, and a pair of PKS3 mallets is supplied. Diatonic units like this one carry additional F# and Bb bars.
The reason to buy is a ready-to-play classroom instrument with mallets and the extra bars needed for a few other keys. The limit is that the listing does not state the range, the number of bars or a warranty.
Who it's for
Teachers and young learners will like the colorful bars and the mallets in the package. A player who needs every semitone, or who needs the range spelled out, should look at a chromatic model.
Pros and cons
- Spare F# and Bb bars
- Bright colored bars
- Range not listed
- Bar count not listed
- Warranty not listed
Performance notes
The resonator box under the bars lets each note ring, while the mallets strike the steel bars. Diatonic tuning covers one scale with the two extra bars allowing a change of key. The listing gives no range or bar count.
Specifications
| Dimensions & fit | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.8 x 6.4 x 2.2 inches |
| Weight | 2.4 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material | Alloy steel |
| Material | Alloy steel bars, beech resonator box |
| Color | Yellow |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | One pair of PKS3 mallets |
| Other details | |
| Scale | Diatonic, with F# and Bb bars |
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the Studio 49 1600 Series glockenspiel?
The item dimensions are 13.8 x 6.4 x 2.2 inches.
Does the Studio 49 1600 Series come with mallets?
Yes. One pair of PKS3 mallets is included.
Is the Studio 49 1600 Series chromatic?
No. It is diatonic, with F# and Bb bars to change key.
What is the resonator box made of?
The description says beech.