Yamaha Standard YV-2030MS 3.0 Oct Silver Bar Vibraphone w/o Motor

The Yamaha YV2030MS is the perfect Vibraphone for limited budgets, beginning percussionists, or those in need of a compact instrument.

The aluminum alloy tone bars produce a soft, warm tone that blends beautifully with other instruments in ensembles.The gas spring height adjustment system previously used only on Yamaha high-end keyboard percussion instruments is now provided on their educational models as well. This feature allows students of any height and physique to play with ideal posture with simple operation.

In the previous models, the damper and damper pedal were linked by a metal rod that could be accidentally bent if a user attempted to adjust the instrument’s height without first loosening the rod’s wing bolts. In this new model, the metal rod has been replaced by a belt that eliminates this problem. And since the wing bolts are replaced by a buckle, there is no chance that they will be misplaced or lost.

The use of a belt also means that slippage cannot occur when the damper pedal is pressed.Compared to conventional damper mechanisms that use a pivoted damper arm, the damper mechanism in the new models moves perpendicularly to the natural and accidental tone bars and contacts them evenly for improved damping. The new mechanism is also safer, because parts that could catch fingers have been eliminated.

Features:

• Tone Bars utilize the exclusive Yamaha tuning method for true pitch and a full sound.
• Non-graduated bars help keep this keyboard compact
• Silver matte finish produces a warm sound.
• Quiet motor, the YVD-10, is sold separately.
• Locking 3 inch casters on the player side are easy to reach, and secure the instrument while playing.
• Only essential accidental resonators are used to reduce weight and size for transport.

Specifications

• Range: 3 Octaves F33-F69
• Bars Width: 1.25" Wide Non Graduated
• Bar Type: Matte Silver Aluminum Alloy
• Tuning: A442
• Includes Dust Cover, ME-303 Mallets, and Hex Key
• Dimensions: 43" Wide X 29" Deep X 26"-33.5" High
• Weight: 68.3 lbs

Motor (YVD-10) and Power Adaptor (PA130MCS) sold separately.