Yamaha 2.5 Octave Concert Band Bells - YG250D

The Yamaha YG250D Concert Band Bells offer musicians a lightweight yet full featured instrument that delivers professional sound quality. With a full two and a half octave range from F5 to C8, this glockenspiel provides enough notes to satisfy nearly any concert band repertoire requirement. It is an exceptional choice for schools, advancing students, and gigging professionals who need reliable intonation and easy portability.

At the heart of the instrument are its precision tuned high carbon steel bars. These non graduated bars undergo a special tempering process and are finished in chrome, resulting in a pure, brilliant tone with outstanding acoustic projection. To maximize the natural resonance of the metal, Yamaha utilizes a nodal point support string system combined with single pin bar mounting. This design allows each note to sing freely with a beautiful, lingering sustain.

The bells are housed in a sturdy hardwood frame that doubles as a resonating chamber to further enhance the depth of the sound. The built in rectangular carrying case features a removable lid with an easy drop hinge, making setup and packing incredibly efficient. Weighing just over twenty pounds including the case, these bells are robust enough for daily rehearsal yet easily manageable for travel.

Features & Specifications:

• Range: 2.5 Octaves (F57 to C88)
• Bar Material: High carbon steel with chrome finish
• Bar Dimensions: 1 1/8 inch width by 1/4 inch thickness (non graduated)
• Pitch: A=442Hz
• Mounting: Nodal point support string with single pin bar mounting for enhanced sustain
• Frame: Hardwood frame inside a built in rectangular case with a removable lid
• Case Dimensions: 28 3/4" x 18" x 3"
• Weight: 20.5 pounds (including case)