Yamaha YM-2400R 4.3 Octave Rosewood Marimba
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Yamaha YM-2400R Marimba – 4.3 Octaves with Honduran Rosewood Tone Bars
The Yamaha YM-2400R is a serious step up for players who want the sound and feel of real rosewood bars, but still need a practical 4.3 octave marimba that works well in schools, colleges, rehearsal rooms and solo practice spaces.
It shares the same useful 4.3 octave range as the YM-2400 Acoustalon model, but swaps the artificial wood bars for carefully selected Honduran rosewood. That gives the instrument a warmer, more complex and more traditional marimba tone, with the response and projection needed for more developed playing.
This is a strong choice for advanced students, percussion teachers, music departments and players working on graded repertoire, solo pieces and small ensemble music.
What Does It Actually Sound Like?
The Honduran rosewood bars are the main reason to choose this model.
Compared with synthetic or padauk bars, rosewood gives a more natural, rounded and resonant tone. The sound has more depth, more warmth and a more expressive response under the mallets, which makes a real difference once players start working on more musical phrasing, dynamics and solo repertoire.
The graduated bars help the lower notes speak with more body, while the upper register stays clear and focused. Yamaha’s tuning method also helps the instrument produce a balanced, accurate tone across the full A–c4 range.
If the YM-2400 Acoustalon is the practical school workhorse, the YM-2400R is the more musical rosewood version for players who want extra warmth and character.
Why Choose the Yamaha YM-2400R?
The YM-2400R is a good choice when tone matters, but you still need a marimba that is manageable in a real teaching or rehearsal environment.
The 4.3 octave range covers a wide amount of graded marimba repertoire and gives players more room than a 3.5 octave student model. It is also a practical size for schools and colleges that do not have the space or budget for a full 5 octave concert marimba.
The frame is height adjustable from 89cm to 97cm, with pneumatic struts that make adjustment easier for one person. The hinged resonators and rails, two-piece crossbar and large 4" casters all make movement and breakdown more manageable than you might expect from an instrument of this size.
Key Features
4.3 octave marimba with A–c4 range
Honduran rosewood tone bars for warm, natural marimba tone
Handcrafted and individually tuned bars using Yamaha’s tuning method
Graduated bars for improved projection and tonal balance
2-tracking resonator system for pitch and tone control
Resonators can be positioned for optimum resonance
Cut-away resonator design helps reduce overall weight
Height-adjustable frame from approx. 89cm to 97cm
Pneumatic struts allow easier one-person height adjustment
Lower crossbar support for improved frame stability
Hinged resonators and rails for easier breakdown
Two-piece crossbar for simpler transport and storage
Oversized 4" casters for smoother movement over uneven surfaces
Suitable for advanced students, schools, colleges and solo repertoire
A442Hz pitch at 23°C
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Yamaha |
| Model | YM-2400R |
| Product ID / SKU | KYM2400R |
| Instrument Type | Marimba |
| Range | 4 1/3 octaves |
| Note Range | A–c4 |
| Bar Material | Honduran Rosewood |
| Bar Width | 58–38mm |
| Bar Thickness | 25–21mm |
| Pitch | A442Hz at 23°C |
| Resonator System | 2-tracking resonator system |
| Frame | Height-adjustable frame with lower crossbar support |
| Height Adjustment | Approx. 89–97cm |
| Casters | Oversized 4" casters |
| Width | 198cm |
| Height | 89–97cm |
| Depth | 88cm |
| Weight | 55kg |
| Suitable For | Advanced students, schools, colleges, solo practice and small ensemble use |
What’s Included
Yamaha YM-2400R Marimba
Honduran rosewood tone bars
Height-adjustable frame
Resonator assembly
Who Is It For?
The Yamaha YM-2400R is ideal for players who are ready for a proper rosewood marimba but do not necessarily need a full 5 octave concert instrument.
It is well suited to advanced students, schools, colleges, music services and percussion teachers. The 4.3 octave range gives access to a lot of graded and intermediate-to-advanced repertoire, while the rosewood bars give a more expressive tone than padauk or synthetic alternatives.
It is also a good choice for smaller teaching spaces where a larger concert marimba would be difficult to fit or move.
Not Sure If This Is the Right Marimba?
If you are choosing between the Yamaha YM-2400 and YM-2400R, the biggest difference is the bar material.
The YM-2400 uses Acoustalon bars, which are very durable and resistant to temperature and humidity changes. That makes it especially practical for heavy school use.
The YM-2400R uses Honduran rosewood bars, which give a warmer, richer and more traditional marimba sound. It is the better choice when tone and musical expression are the priority.
If you are buying for a school, college, student or percussion department and are not sure which model is best, get in touch and we can help you choose the right option.