The Yamaha YG2500 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 non-graduated bars reduce the weight and cost of the instrument whilst producing uniquely bright tones throughout the instruments range. 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. Also featured in this YG2500 Glockenspiel is a pedal dampening system and built-in frame that includes height adjustment – using its very own gas spring support system. Compact Size The YG2500 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 YG2500 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 1 1/8″ x 1/4″ non-graduated bars reduce weight and cost 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: 3 1/2 Octaves Bars: High Carbon Steel with a Chrome Finish Dimensions (W x H x D): 106 x 85 x 56cm Height Adjustment: Gas Spring Support System Height Range: 85 – 105cm Weight: 79.4 Pounds Pitch: A=442Hz Tuning Curve: Lcarve Included Accessories: Rectangular Case and ME-101 Mallet