A Padauk Marimba That Shines
One look at the Yamaha YM-40 3.5-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 YM-40 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 YM-40 is no exception. Graduated padauk bars and an octave range of C28 to F69 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 YM-40 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
- Height-adjustable frame makes a comfortable experience for players of all heights
- Locking casters secure the instrument in place while performing
