{"product_id":"yamaha-yt2030ms-3-octave-metallophone-gas-height-adjustable","title":"Yamaha YT2030MS 3 Octave Metallophone – Gas Height Adjustable","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha YT2030MS Metallophone – 3 Octaves with Aluminium Alloy Tone Bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yamaha YT2030MS is a 3 octave metallophone designed for schools, music services, percussion departments and ensemble players who need a warm, reliable instrument that is easy to move, adjust and play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt uses aluminium alloy tone bars, similar to the material Yamaha uses in its celestas, giving the instrument a softer and warmer sound than you might expect from a classroom metallophone. The non-graduated 32mm bars help keep the layout clear and consistent for students, while the C40–C76 range gives enough scope for school ensemble work, percussion lessons and tuned percussion parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a proper educational percussion instrument rather than a lightweight classroom toy. It has a gas spring height-adjustable frame, parallel action damper, improved caster system and a sturdy build designed for regular use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does It Actually Sound Like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YT2030MS has a soft, warm metallophone tone that blends well with other instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the bars are made from Yamaha’s aluminium alloy, the sound is clear and pitched, but not harsh or overly bright. That makes it particularly useful in school ensembles, percussion groups and classroom settings where the instrument needs to sit nicely alongside recorders, strings, brass, woodwind or other tuned percussion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parallel action damper helps control sustain evenly across both natural and accidental bars, so players can shape phrases more musically instead of having notes blur together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose the Yamaha YT2030MS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe YT2030MS is built around the things that matter in a school or teaching environment: tone, adjustability, damping and mobility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gas spring height adjustment system makes it much easier to set the instrument at the right playing height for different students. This is especially useful in schools, where the same instrument may be used by younger players, older students and adult teachers throughout the week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha has also improved the practical details. The damper uses a belt system instead of the older metal rod style, helping avoid accidental bending when the height is adjusted. The vibration-damping rubber joints below the side frame make height adjustment easier and help reduce floor noise while playing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe larger 76mm casters also make a real difference when moving the instrument between classrooms, halls, rehearsal rooms and storage areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 octave metallophone with C40–C76 range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium alloy tone bars for a soft, warm sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSame bar material family used in Yamaha celestas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-graduated 32mm bars for a clear playing layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas spring height adjustment for easier setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight range from 66cm to 85cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParallel action damper for even damping across the bars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamper belt system helps avoid damage during height adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVibration-damping rubber joints reduce floor noise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarger 76mm casters for improved mobility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatte silver bar finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA442Hz pitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied with dust cover, ME-303 mallets and hex key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for schools, music services, percussion lessons and ensembles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYT2030MS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstrument Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetallophone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 octaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC40–C76\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBar Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAluminium alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBar Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatte silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBar Width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-graduated 32mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBar Thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA442Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight Adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas spring height adjustment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamper System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParallel action damper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCasters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e76mm casters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e74cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e66–85cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSchools, music services, percussion lessons, ensembles and classroom use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha YT2030MS Metallophone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDust cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamaha ME-303 mallets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHex key\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Yamaha YT2030MS is ideal for schools, music departments, music services and percussion teachers who need a reliable metallophone for regular student use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also a good choice for youth ensembles, beginner percussion groups and classroom music where you need a tuned percussion instrument that sounds musical, stays stable and is easy to move around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe height adjustment makes it especially useful where different players will be sharing the same instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot Sure If This Is the Right Metallophone?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you need a warm-sounding 3 octave metallophone for education or ensemble use, the YT2030MS is a strong option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are comparing it with a xylophone, vibraphone or glockenspiel, the main difference is tone. The YT2030MS gives you a softer, warmer metallic sound with a controlled sustain, making it useful for school ensembles and tuned percussion parts where a bright glockenspiel may be too sharp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are buying for a school, percussion department or music service and are not sure which tuned percussion instrument is best, get in touch and we can help you choose the right model.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52034280685864,"sku":"YT-2030MS","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/4558\/6984\/files\/YT2030MS_a_0001_tcm117-1719670.png?v=1782399616","url":"https:\/\/ev-entz.co.uk\/products\/yamaha-yt2030ms-3-octave-metallophone-gas-height-adjustable","provider":"Ev-Entz Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}