Malletech 4.0 Octave Bob Becker Soloist Xylophone - Adjustable Height
Malletech 4.0 Octave Bob Becker Soloist Xylophone - Adjustable Height
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Malletech 4.0 Octave Bob Becker Soloist Xylophone - Adjustable HeightMalletech 4.0 Octave Bob Becker Soloist Xylophone - Adjustable Height

Malletech 4.0 Octave Bob Becker Soloist Xylophone - Adjustable Height

Malletech MODEL: XBA4.0
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$6,979.95
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Description

The Malletech Bob Becker Soloist Xylophone is one of the most popular models of signature xylophones on the market today, featuring 1 5/8" to 2 1/2" extra-wide round bars, brass tunable resonators, and a stunning brass/oak classic frame. Developed with the input of the world's greatest xylophonist, Bob Becker, it is modeled after the classic Deagan model known as the "Artist Special." The bar geometry has been duplicated, including the unique rounded ends. Wide bars and large resonators make it an ideal choice for a soloist or for any large ensemble.

Specifications:
  • Bars - Graduated from 1-5/8" wide to 2-1/2" wide
  • Range - 4 octaves, 49 notes, C-C
  • Pitch - A=442 standard, other tuning options available
  • Height Adjustment Range - 36"-44"
  • Width - 33-1/2" low end, 13" high end
  • Length - 74"
  • Weight - approximately 138 pounds
  • End boards - 1-3/4" thick solid oak and 1-1/2" brass tubes
  • Bar rails - 3/4" thick by 3" high solid oak
  • Bracing - 1/4" thick solid brass
  • Hardware - Solid brass bar posts and fasteners
  • Resonators - Brass tunable resonators ranging from 1-1/4" diameter to 2-3/4" diameter
  • Finish - Honey Oak stain is standard, other finishes available at extra charge
  • Keyboard - Select Honduran rosewood, air-dried for a minimum of 5 years, then kiln-dried

Product Info

SKU MAL-XBA4.0
UPC 810160021667
Weight 240.0 lb

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Customer Reviews

The Real Xylophone Sound

Rating
Posted by
Zachary
Date Posted
12/28/2025

The ubiquitous keylon and acoustilon xylophones have tricked people into thinking a xylophone is supposed to sound bright, even "ricky-ticky", but for anyone whose been lucky enough to play an endangered Deagan xylophone, you know there's supposed to be warmth and tone behind the articulation. The Bob Becker Soloist model perfectly reproduces that model xylophone sound. The wide, rounded-off bars feel right to me. It's cozy and welcoming in a strange way, like there's nostalgia nestled in the space between the Bb and Gg. To be candid, I don't own one, but I've played one several times and I'm in love. I'm writing this review so more people will buy it, hopefully keeping it in production until I can afford one.