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Marimbas |
| Introduction to Adams marimbas | |||
| Adams produce marimbas for all musical needs and budgets. The Soloist models– a cheaper, and smaller sized range of instruments and the Concert range–full sized professional instruments. | |||
| The Adams range is coded with the following letters to help you decide which instrument to choose. | |||
| M= marimba –simple enough | |||
| Models | |||
| S=Soloist | |||
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The Soloist marimba is smaller in size and therefore sound (it has smaller note-bars) but is nevertheless a professional quality instrument. Ideal as a starter marimba due to its budget-conscious price. | ||
| C=Concert | |||
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The Concert range is a mid-range fully professional marimba. The note-bars are larger than the Soloist giving a full-bodied rich sound when played. |
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| A=Artist | |||
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The Artist range of marimbas are of the highest quality and sound. Available withfinest quality Honduras rosewood note-bars, the Artist has the largest sized note-bars of all the Adams marimbas.It simply offers a fantastic sound and is ideal for top- line players and aspiring students. | ||
| C=Classic | |||
| The Classic is identical to the Artist except that its wooden parts have a high quality polished finish-a beautiful piece of musical furniture! |  |
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| Choice of note-bars | |||
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| Padouk is a softer, lighter wood than Honduras rosewood. It produces a lighter, yet a quality sound from the instrument. If buying within a tight budget, choosing padouk gives you extra flexibilty,yet still offering an excellent instrument. | |||
| Choosing Honduras rosewood for the note-bars is, of course, reflected in the price, but does offer the ultimate, mellow marimba sound one expects from a top class instrument. With care, the note-bars should last a lifetime. | |||
| If you need extra durability or you play marimba outdoors(such as in a marching band) then the Synthetic note bars (coded K ) are essential. | |||
| Frames | |||
| V=Voyager frame | |||
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| A modular frame pictured here. Each marimba breaks down into separate pieces e.g. resonators, note–rails, end pieces, note-bars etc. This makes the marimba easier to carry and to store. | |||
| F=Endurance field frame | |||
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Endurance Field Frame is designed to be pushed to the limit on fields or rough terrain. Sturdy tubular construction and heavy duty castors. Also great for orchestral/ educational users.
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| Ranges | |||
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| An example of the Adams codes might be:MCHV43 if you required a 4.3 octave Concert marimba on Voyager frame with Honduras rosewood note-bars. | |||
| MSPV Soloist | |||
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| MCPV Concert | |||
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| MCKF43 Concert on field frame | |||
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| MAHV50 Artist 'Van Sice' | |||
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| MAHV50 Classic | |||
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