Yamaha 5.0 Octave Artist Model Rosewood Marimba - Product Information
The Yamaha YM-6100 5 Octave Marimba was designed in conjunction with world-renowned marimba legend Keiko Abe. The YM-6100 is the culmination of over 40 years of instrument development with Keiko Abe and is the industry-leading flagship for all Yamaha marimbas.
Yamaha YM-6100 Features:
- Exclusive Yamaha tuning method ensures true pitch and full sound
- Rosewood bars produce a high quality, traditional sound
- Cut-away designed resonators, featuring 3-position tracking system, allow resonator height adjustment for pitch and tone control and provide additional strength while reducing overall instrument weight
- Forward facing tunable resonators allow for easy fine-tuning, pitch and tone control of the lower register
- Nut/bolt and welded resonators with denser alloys and thicker walls maximize the tone and ensure rattle-free play
- Redesigned, strengthened suspension cord is 13 times stronger than the standard cord
- Graduated bars produce a full tone and projection throughout the instrument's range
- Height adjustable frame with pneumatic struts allows one person to easily adjust the height to a comfortable playing position
- Hinged resonators and rails, along with a two-piece crossbar, make tear down a simple task
- Oversized 4" casters allow for easy transport over rough surfaces
Range: 5 octaves, C16-C76
Bars: Honduran Rosewood
Bar Sizes: Graduating from 1 5/8 " – 3 1/8" x ¾ " – 1"
Resonators: Brushed gold finish, with special shapes, denser alloy, and thicker walls. Round; adjustable from C16 to F33
Height Adjustable: Pneumatic strut system 34 5/8" – 40 1/8 "
Dimensions: 108 ¼ " x 45 ½ "
Pitch: A=442Hz (other pitches available by special order)
Weight: 234.80 lbs
Wheels: 4", two locking
Yamaha YM-6100 Features:
- Exclusive Yamaha tuning method ensures true pitch and full sound
- Rosewood bars produce a high quality, traditional sound
- Cut-away designed resonators, featuring 3-position tracking system, allow resonator height adjustment for pitch and tone control and provide additional strength while reducing overall instrument weight
- Forward facing tunable resonators allow for easy fine-tuning, pitch and tone control of the lower register
- Nut/bolt and welded resonators with denser alloys and thicker walls maximize the tone and ensure rattle-free play
- Redesigned, strengthened suspension cord is 13 times stronger than the standard cord
- Graduated bars produce a full tone and projection throughout the instrument's range
- Height adjustable frame with pneumatic struts allows one person to easily adjust the height to a comfortable playing position
- Hinged resonators and rails, along with a two-piece crossbar, make tear down a simple task
- Oversized 4" casters allow for easy transport over rough surfaces
Range: 5 octaves, C16-C76
Bars: Honduran Rosewood
Bar Sizes: Graduating from 1 5/8 " – 3 1/8" x ¾ " – 1"
Resonators: Brushed gold finish, with special shapes, denser alloy, and thicker walls. Round; adjustable from C16 to F33
Height Adjustable: Pneumatic strut system 34 5/8" – 40 1/8 "
Dimensions: 108 ¼ " x 45 ½ "
Pitch: A=442Hz (other pitches available by special order)
Weight: 234.80 lbs
Wheels: 4", two locking
