Studio 49 AGd 2000 Alto Glockenspiel
- 16 alloyed steel bars, diatonic scale
- C2 to A3 range
- F# and Bb bars included
- Pine resonance box with multiple chambers
- 14.85 x 7.9 x 3.2 inches, 3.5 pounds
- 2 year warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An Orff-style alto glockenspiel for classrooms, with a diatonic scale and extra bars for simple key changes. Mallets are not listed, and it is not a fully chromatic instrument.
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ASIN: B00066U30KModel: SGL1Category: Glockenspiels
Overview
A music classroom using the Orff Schulwerk approach is the target for this Studio 49 alto glockenspiel. Alloyed and processed steel bars are mounted over a pine resonance box with multiple resonance chambers, and note names are stamped on each bar. Two extra bars let the player experiment with other scales.
The reason to buy is a purpose-built educational glockenspiel with stamped note names and swappable bars. The limit is that the mallets are not listed, and the bar set covers a diatonic scale rather than a full chromatic one.
Who it's for
Teachers and young learners will find the stamped bar names and spare bars helpful in class. Anyone needing every semitone should consider a chromatic glockenspiel instead.
Pros and cons
- Note names stamped on bars
- F# and Bb bars for flexibility
- Multiple resonance chambers
- Two year warranty
- Mallets not listed
- Not fully chromatic
- Included components not listed
- Material fields conflict
Performance notes
Steel bars struck by mallets ring over the resonance box, whose chambers shape the sustain the listing praises. The bars cover a diatonic scale from C2 to A3, with F# and Bb replacements for other keys. The listing describes lovely tones and excellent sustain.
Specifications
| Model | SGL1 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 14.85 x 7.9 x 3.2 inches |
| Weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Stainless steel (listed) |
| Color | Natural wood |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Not included |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Bars | 16 alloyed steel bars |
| Scale | Diatonic, C2 to A3 |
| Extra bars | F# and Bb |
| Resonance box | Pine, multiple chambers |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Studio 49 AGd 2000 a chromatic glockenspiel?
No. It is diatonic, with F# and Bb bars added for experimenting with other scales.
What range does the Studio 49 AGd 2000 cover?
The description lists C2 to A3.
Does the Studio 49 AGd 2000 come with mallets?
The included components field says not included and no mallets are named.
What is the resonance box made of?
The description says pine, with multiple resonance chambers.