A Padauk Marimba That Shines
One look at the Yamaha YM1430 4.3-octave marimba, and you’ll find your gaze directed at an instrument with a sleek, modern, compact design that easily fits where you need it. The Yamaha YM1430 features padauk bars, a marimba tonewood sometimes preferred over rosewood itself. This dense tonewood exhibits strong, balanced tones with a bright high end. At Sweetwater, we love the ability to set two resonator heights given the resonator tracking system — this means differing climate conditions are easily accommodated. Top it off with Yamaha’s exclusive tuning method, and you’ve got a marimba that's raring for the stage!
Fine points make this marimba a favorite
At Sweetwater, we’ve come to trust in the name Yamaha to mean masterfully crafted instruments that perform efficiently time and time again, even after years of use. The YM1430 is no exception. Graduated padauk bars and an octave range of A25 to C76 are hallmarks of a fine instrument for both advanced and beginning players. The compact size and locking casters make transportation simple, while the height-adjustment system ensures the perfect height for a wide range of players. Lastly, a sturdy frame ties it all together, outfitting this marimba for whatever escapades you have in store.
Yamaha YM1430 Features:
- Paduak bars offer a strong, balanced tone with superb high end
- Graduated bars ensure excellent tonal quality along the full range of the instrument
- Yamaha's exclusive tuning method makes for true pitch the moment you receive it
- 2 resonator heights accommodate different climates
- Adjustable angle supports
- Height-adjustable frame makes a comfortable experience for players of all heights
- Locking casters secure the instrument in place while performing
