The Yamaha YG1210 Glockenspiel is a tuned percussion instrument made up of high carbon steel bars. The steel material is treated with a special tempering process that produces a pure tone. The instruments full F57 – C88 range satisfies repertoire requirements. Sounds are controlled by striking the steel bars with a mallet. The frame is compact which is great for a travelling musician who already has a lot of equipment and little space left over in their transportation. The compact size also benefits rehearsal settings. Compact Size The YG1210 Glockenspiel features a compact design that makes it the ideal product for a travelling musician who is always on the go. Quickly set up and put down this instrument to ensure that valuable playing time is not lost. Suitable for Most Music Styles The YG1210 is perfect for almost all styles of music ranging from orchestral works right through to wind and brass bands. Yamaha 5 Year Extended Warranty As a premium brand Yamaha are proud to offer a free five-year extended warranty when the purchase of your instrument is registered within six months of purchase. Please visit the Yamaha website for the full terms and conditions and to register your warranty. 3 Months Free Tomplay Premium Subscription When you register your instrument you can get a three-month premium subscription to Tomplay where you can access over 40000 scores with backing tracks. You are able to filter by musical style composer difficulty and accompaniment type and interact with the scores. The pieces are all recorded by professional musicians and you can control the tempo and even record yourself playing. If you wish you can also print and annotate your score and create loops to focus on those more difficult passages. For more information please see the Yamaha/Tomplay website. Features Deep frame and case that provide a resonating chamber Full F57 – C88 range satisfies more repertoire requirements High carbon steel materials treated with a special tempering process create a pure bright tone Nodal point support string with single pin bar mounting increase sustain and maximize resonance Packing is efficient through the use of easy on/off lid hingeSpecifications Range: 2 1/2 Octaves (F57-C88) Bars: High Carbon Steel Dimensions (W x H x D): 79 x 11 x 48cm Weight: 34.6 Pounds Pitch: A=442Hz Included Accessories: Rectangular Case and ME-101 Mallet