Adams 4.3 Oct Soloist Padouk Marimba w/ Voyager Frame

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Adams 4.3 Oct Soloist Padouk Marimba w/ Voyager Frame - Product Information

The Adams MSPV43 Padouk Wood Bar 4.3 Octave Marimba delivers a full size marimba for home or school use at an affordable price.

This Adams 4.3 Octave Marimba features graduated Padouk wood bars that are only slightly narrower than the Concert Series synthetic or Rosewood models (3/10 of an inch in the lowest octave only) and offer the same precise tuning to the 6th overtone and voicing as all of the Adams instruments including the Artist Marimbas.

Padouk wood bars offer an excellent alternative to Rosewood, by producing a beautifully warm, woody sound, at a fraction of the Rosewood’s cost. The bars are tuned through the sixth overtone, which offers complete control over all aspects of the marimba sound. Precise tuning and voicing provides for balanced sound through the entire range of the instrument. Included with the purchase of this (and any Adams keyboard instrument) is a free bar tuning within the first year of ownership. Simply arrange with Steve Weiss Music to have the bars sent back for retuning within the first year you own your instrument (normal “down” time is approx 2-3 weeks).

The Adams MSPV43 resonators are welded for strength and noise free dependability, and are finished with a durable powder coated finish. Both the rails and resonators fold in half, allowing these instruments to easily fit in the trunk of almost anycar. The Adams patented Voyager Frame System is extremely durable and offers effortless adjustment to a wide range of playing heights.

Marimba cover and mallets are included.

MSPV43 4.3 Octave Padouk Marimba Specs:

Bar Wood Type: Padouk
Tuning: A=442 Hz.
Bar Range: A2 – C7
Bar Width: 2.3″ – 1.6″
Overall Length: 72.8″
Lo End Width: 35.4″
Hi End Width:15.7″
Height Adjustment: 33.4″ – 41.3″
Weight: 147 lbs.

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Comments: This is a beautiful sounding marimba. I can hardly tell the difference between the padouk bars on this and the rosewood bars on other more expensive marimbas I've played. The frame is solid and excellent quality. I also like the fact that the frame will break down small enough to fit in a standard hardware case, which makes it very portable. Also, the bars are only slightly narrower in width than on professional models, and it really didn't take me long at all to adjust. Overall, I would highly recommend this marimba if you are on a tight budget. It's the best one I've come across for this kind of money.

Date Posted: 2012-05-16 10:31:25

Posted By: Art

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Great Instrument, and service

Comments: I have never owned a Marimba before. This is the one to have. My children simply love making "music" by hitting the instrument. It sounds very soothing. The service was quick and good.

Date Posted: 2011-11-23 13:23:14

Posted By: tammy

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Good for its price

Comments: As stated before, the smaller bars make it somewhat of an awkward switch when transitioning from this marimba to a regular sized one. The Padouk bars look great and sound decent. Many of the bars have poor resonance, and when playing passages certain keys sound more than others. It produces a warm tone, which I enjoy. Nothing compared to rosewood, but for the cheap price it's a good deal. It is a good beginner's marimba, but I would invest in a different one if this isn't your first purchase. Overall, I was pleased with it and I don't regret it very much.

Date Posted: 2011-07-06 17:56:40

Posted By: Chris

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Great!

Comments: This is a really good marimba, the tone is awesome. One thing to be aware of, though -- the bars are pretty thin compared to most marimbas. This makes it easier to do large intervals, but could pose problems when performing on other marimbas.

Date Posted: 2011-03-20 10:34:35

Posted By: Ben

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Adams 4.3 Soloist MSPV43

Comments: I have owned an Adams Soloist Series 4.3 for almost nine years. I originally purchased it with padauk bars. I was pleasantly surprised with the sound of the bars and I have enjoyed the instruments a great deal. I did perform with it in a small venue and I received very good feed back although for most of the audience it was probably the first time they had seen or heard a live marimba performance. It sounds much better in room with tile floor, lots of windows and curtains than it does in a large room with carpet and curtains. I did have a set of rosewood bars made for it last year. The bars are a good bit smaller than those on the concert series. Personally, I find the smaller bars easier to play but it is awkward when I find myself playing on a "full size" instrument. The smaller bars also make the instrument a little smaller which for me is also an advantage. The frame is solid and the instrument breaks down nicely for transportation. For the price, I think this instrument is a great value.

Date Posted: 2011-03-19 15:41:30

Posted By: MM

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Adams 4.3 Oct Soloist Padouk Marimba w/ Voyager Frame

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Adams 4.3 Oct Soloist Padouk Marimba w/ Voyager Frame - Product Information

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