A bass metallophone built to inspire young musicians.
The GBMP1 Diatonic Deep Bass Metallophone from Sonor's Primary line is designed to awaken a lifelong love of music in budding percussionists. With its silver alloy bars, birch resonator and secure construction, this metallophone produces rich tones that resonate and project, ideal for elementary music education environments.
Bring the GBMP1 Diatonic Deep Bass Metallophone into your classroom today.
Silver Alloy Bars Sing With Clarity and Depth
The GBMP1 features 16 bars ranging from C to A', including F#, Bb and F#' bars, each precisely tuned and crafted from a special silver alloy selected for its superb tonal qualities. Measuring 35 by 10mm, these bars ring with a clear, resonant bass tone when struck that carries in large rooms. Their removable design allows for easy reconfiguration and replacement.Six-Chamber Birch Resonator Enhances Projection
At the heart of the GBMP1 lies a birch resonator box with six separate chambers, each chamber tuned to resonate with a specific range of bars. The all-wood construction of the resonator, combined with 100% glued seams, provides the ideal enclosure to amplify the tones produced by the silver bars. The result is a full, resonant sound with enhanced projection that inspires students to explore the creative possibilities.Rugged Construction Withstands the Rigors of Education
Sonor designed the GBMP1 to thrive in elementary music education settings. Reinforced endplates and leg brackets provide stability for floor standing or attachment to a stand. The flexible rubber pins that hold the bars in place are securely fitted to withstand frequent handling by students. With premium components and durable construction, the GBMP1 delivers years of inspired music making.An Affordable Introduction to the Sonor Standard of Excellence
As part of Sonor's Primary line, the GBMP1 Diatonic Deep Bass Metallophone makes the legendary Sonor standard of quality accessible for school music programs on a budget. Built in Sonor's German facilities, this metallophone delivers the superb performance that Sonor is known for at a price point suited for education.Bring the GBMP1 Diatonic Deep Bass Metallophone into your classroom today.
Features
- 16 - 35 x 10mm bars
- C - A' with F#, Bb, and F#' bars
- Special silver metal alloy
- Overtone-tuned precisely to A440
- All-birch resonator boxes with glued seams for resonance and tonal clarity
- Flexible rubber pins allow easy removal/replacement of bars
- Boxes fitted with brackets for adjustable legs or mobile stand
- Reinforced endplates for carrying support Includes mallets