Sonor Primary Line AGP-1 Alto Glockenspiel
- 16 bars, C to A with F# and Bb
- 1 pair of SCH 95 mallets included
- 20 x 3 mm steel bars
- Overtone tuning low range, fundamental tuning high range
- Birch plywood resonator box, glued seams, no screws
- 3.4 pounds, 15.5 x 7.6 x 2.75 inches
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact alto glockenspiel with steel bars and a birch resonator box, supplied with a pair of mallets. The listing gives the note names but nothing about the octave range.
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ASIN: B00I2KYUSSModel: AGP-1Category: Glockenspiels
Overview
Striking the steel bars with the included mallets plays this alto glockenspiel, which is mounted on a resonator box of cross-laminated birch plywood glued without screws. The bars are hand tuned and the wood is FSC certified.
The reason to buy is the reworked resonator box, which the maker says gives a more balanced and rich sound, paired with precision hand tuning. The limit is the modest set of bars, since the layout stops at the listed notes.
Who it's for
A music teacher or student building a set of tuned percussion that can be mixed with other Primary Line models. Players who need a larger range, a stand or an electronic output should look at bigger instruments.
Pros and cons
- Resonator box built without screws
- Precision hand tuning
- FSC certified wood
- Limited bar count for melodies
- No case or stand listed
- Mallet details limited to a model name
Performance notes
Steel bars ring when struck, and the birch plywood chamber beneath them reinforces the tone. Hand tuning uses overtone tuning in the lower range and fundamental tuning in the higher range, which shapes how clearly each note reads. Glued seams with no screws are meant to give a more integral sound chamber.
Specifications
| Model | AGP-1 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Bar size | 20 x 3 mm steel bars |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 7.6 x 2.75 inches |
| Weight | 3.4 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Note range | C to A, with F# and Bb bars |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material | Birch Wood |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Birch Wood, Metal |
| Color | Silver |
| Bar material | Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 1 pair of SCH 95 mallets |
| Other details | |
| Instrument | Alto Glockenspiel |
| Sound Profile | Balanced and rich |
| Bars | 16 |
| Tuning | Overtone tuning (lower range), fundamental tuning (higher range) |
Closest rivals on specs
Sonor Global Beat GS GB Soprano Glockenspiel- Item Weight 3.4 vs 2.6 pounds (+31%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sonor AGP-1 work with other Sonor Primary Line instruments?
The description says new models complement all preceding models and can be mixed and matched. It does not list which specific instruments pair with the AGP-1.
What mallets come with the Sonor AGP-1 glockenspiel?
One pair of SCH 95 mallets is included, per the listing.
Is the Sonor AGP-1 a xylophone?
No. The description describes steel bars for this glockenspiel, while the rosewood bars it mentions belong to Sonor xylophones.