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Key Features
- Delivers concert-quality tone with premium rosewood bars
- Provides wide 4.5-octave range for professional performance
- Offers exceptional tuning accuracy and rich resonance
- Combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced materials
- Ensures durability with robust, mobile concert frame
Yamaha YM4900A Marimba, 4.5 Octaves, Rosewood Bars Overview
The Yamaha YM4900A Marimba is ideal for professional percussionists seeking a concert-grade instrument that blends traditional craftsmanship with modern precision. Drawing on design principles from Yamaha’s flagship YM6100 Concert Grand Marimba, this 4.5-octave instrument (F2–C7) features select rosewood bars that produce a rich, glowing tone with perfect intonation and dynamic responsiveness. The result is a beautifully balanced sound that projects effortlessly in any performance space.
Every element of the YM4900A has been refined for reliability and comfort, from its finely tuned aluminium resonators to its durable, height-adjustable frame. Designed for concert halls, universities, and advanced percussion programs, it combines Yamaha’s renowned build quality with the expressive tonal depth of professional rosewood.
Product Ref: 354991
Full Description
View Full DescriptionExceptional rosewood tone
The YM4900A’s hand-selected rosewood bars provide a naturally warm, resonant tone prized by professional performers. Each bar is precision-tuned to maintain perfect pitch stability and harmonic balance, ensuring consistent tonal colour throughout the 4.5-octave range. The result is a marimba that delivers rich, authentic sound with clarity and projection.
Professional range and response
With a 4.5-octave span from F to C4, this marimba accommodates a broad range of classical and contemporary repertoire. The extended lower register enhances musical depth, making it suitable for solo performances, chamber music, and orchestral use. Its carefully balanced bar thickness and width promote both expressive control and volume.
Advanced tuning and construction
Inspired by Yamaha’s top-tier YM6100 model, the YM4900A combines traditional tonal shaping with cutting-edge tuning precision. Aluminium resonators are crafted for even sustain and projection, ensuring the marimba sounds full and resonant across all registers. This design delivers clarity without sacrificing warmth.
Stable, transportable concert frame
The instrument’s durable, height-adjustable frame ensures optimal playing comfort while maintaining stability during performance. Large locking casters make transport between venues easy, and the frame’s robust build withstands the demands of regular use. Every detail reflects Yamaha’s dedication to quality and longevity in professional percussion instruments.
Specifications
- Range: 4.5 octaves (F – C4)
- Bar Material: Rosewood
- Bar Width: 41-65mm
- Bar Thickness: 20-24mm
- Resonators: Aluminium alloy, precision-tuned for even sustain
- Pitch Standard: A = 442 Hz
- Frame Type: Height-adjustable concert frame with locking casters
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 235 x 96 x 86-101cm
- Weight: Approx. 78 kg
- Product Code: YM4900A
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