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Key Features
- Delivers authentic, full-bodied rosewood tone
- Offers smooth height adjustment with gas shock frame
- Provides consistent sound via new bar sizing
- Folds easily for transport and quick setup
- Ensures tonal balance with dual resonator positions
Yamaha YX 500R Xylophone, 3.5 Octaves, Rosewood Bars Overview
The Yamaha YX 500R Xylophone is ideal for players who want the warmth and character of natural rosewood combined with a modern, portable design. Its 3.5-octave range and precisely sized bars deliver a consistent tone across the instrument, producing a full, resonant sound that’s perfectly suited to concert and ensemble use. The rosewood bars provide authentic wood timbre, giving your performances rich musical depth.
A gas shock height adjustment frame makes setup effortless, allowing you to find a comfortable playing height quickly. Two resonator slot positions help you fine-tune the tone to different acoustic environments, while the foldable frame means storage and transport are simple. This combination of natural tone and player-friendly design makes the YX 500R a dependable instrument for both performance and practice.
Product Ref: 354961
Full Description
View Full DescriptionAuthentic rosewood resonance
Crafted with high-quality rosewood bars, the YX 500R offers the rich, natural warmth associated with traditional xylophones. Each bar is carefully sized for tonal balance across the range, ensuring that every note speaks clearly and musically. This attention to material and build provides the depth of sound that orchestral and solo performers value most.
Effortless height adjustment
The gas shock height adjustment system lets you raise or lower the instrument smoothly and safely. This allows different players to share the same xylophone comfortably without tools or strain. The mechanism provides a precise, balanced motion, giving you complete control over your playing height every time.
Consistent tone and projection
Yamaha’s redesigned bar sizing enhances tonal consistency across the instrument’s 3.5-octave range. Whether performing quietly in rehearsal or projecting to a concert hall, the YX 500R maintains clarity and evenness. The resonator slots feature two adjustable positions, allowing fine-tuning to achieve the best resonance for the space or ensemble.
Portable and practical design
Designed with the needs of gigging and educational musicians in mind, the YX 500R features a foldable frame that simplifies transport and storage. It’s easy to move between venues, set up, and pack away, all while maintaining durability and stability during performance. This portability makes it a great fit for schools, orchestras, and touring ensembles alike.
Specifications
- Range: 3.5 octaves (F4 – C8)
- Bar Material: Rosewood
- Bar Width: 40mm
- Bar Thickness: 23 mm
- Pitch Standard: A = 442 Hz
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 138 x 75 x 80-95cm
- Weight: Approx. 35 kg
- Product Code: YX-500R
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