• Aluminium resonators
• 5 octave range from C to c4 (C2-C7)
• Bars made from Honduran rosewood, width from 83 to 45 mm
• Height adjustable from 86 to 106 cm
• Lightweight frame made of high-quality aluminium (27 kg)
• All connection points are provided with seated felt dampeners
• Quick assembly and disassembly (1 to 2 minutes)
• Dismantles for easy transportation
• Unique system for adjusting the resonator base
• 2 sets of mallets Jasmin Kolberg series included
• Length x width: 260 x 108 cm
• Standard tuning 443 Hz, other pitches available on request

Aluminium resonators

The resonators are made of special aluminium tubing produced exclusively for Kolberg Percussion. The surface of each resonator is covered with a rugged, scratch and impact resistant powder coating. The standard colour is silver-metallic; other colours, based on the RAL colour spectrum, are available on request.

Unique system for adjusting the resonator base

A temperature difference of 10° C (18° F) changes the length of the C-resonator by about 2.5 cm. Thus, it is critical that a musician can adjust the height for the optimal sound volume. The Kolberg Marimba, unlike conventional systems, employs an especially developed coarse thread spindle that lets the marimbist adjust the resonator base ("resonator stops") quickly and more efficiently. This system also enables the stop to retain its normal tension during repositioning, so that the sound volume remains constant. The comfort adjustment makes it easier to locate the optimal resonance point. The resonators for the notes from C to c2 (C2-C5) can be adjusted using this system.

Innovative height adjustability

A new Kolberg invention allows the marimba height to be adjusted synchronously at a single location by one crank handle, located in front of the player on the small end of the marimba. A scale on the side-column precisely displays the adjusted height.

Set-up and dismantling

Due to the nearly complete lack of bolted fasteners, the instrument can be easily assembled and disassembled: quick-release fasteners connect the centre brace to the side columns, plug-fit dampeners connect the rails and the resonator mounting brackets to the side columns and the resonator blocks are simply hung in place within the frame.

Colour

All frame parts are covered with powder coating. The standard colour of the frame is anthracite-metallic; other colours, based on the RAL colour spectrum, are available on request.

Accessories (extra charge)

Mallets

The mallet line "Jasmin Kolberg Solo" offers a wide selection of various tone colours thanks to the multi-tone heads. The spectrum ranges from a warm and voluminous tone colour for Bach transcriptions to a brilliant and dominant sound for solo concertos with symphony orchestras.
This mallet line comprises 16 head variants with 2 types of shafts. We would be glad to assist you in your individual choice.

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