XILOFONO ADAMS SOLOIST XS2LV35

Adams Soloist Xylophones are available in either 3.5 octave or 4 octave, both available with a Honduras Rosewood, Pau Rosa or Zelon keyboard. Soloist Series instruments feature vinyl wrapped rails and powder coated resonators for durability. Resonators feature welded construction, and are suspended from the frame on rubber isolation mounts, eliminating the possibility of any mechanical noise or vibration. Soft Bag sets and flight cases are available for Voyager Frame Soloist Xylophones for protection during transport.

• Graduated Honduras Rosewood, Pau Rosa and Zelon bars
• Available in Quint (no Pau Rosa) and Octave Tuning
• Alpha Tuning method
• Octave range: 3.5 (F4-C8) and 4.0 (C4-C8)
• Available with Voyager frame (standard) and Endurance Field Frame
• Includes drop cover and 1 pair of XB6 mallets

Quint or Octave Tuning

The Honduras Rosewood and Zelon bars of the Adams Solist Series Xylophones are available in two different tunings: quint and octave. Both ways have differently tuned harmonics, giving them a characteristic sound.

Quint Tuning (no Pau Rosa)
Quint tuning has a fifth tuned in between the fundamental and double octave for the short, penetrating sound that cuts through the largest ensembles. Quint tuning was the used on the classic American Xylophones of the 20s and 30s.

Octave Tuning
Octave tuning has the first overtone the two octaves above the fundamental for a clear and brilliant sound, and is mostly popular in Europe.

Keyboard

The Adams Solist Series Xylophones keyboards are available in three types of wood.

Honduras Rosewood
The high standard set by Adams Honduras Rosewood is the result of years of careful, intensive advancement. The clear, precise pitch of Adams Rosewood begins with selecting only the best wood available. Before tuning, the rosewood is aged for years in a climate
controlled room to ensure proper drying and moisture control.

Pau Rosa
Offering a bright, sharp sound, Pau Rosa is an excellent, economical alternative to Honduras Rosewood for Xylophone Bars.

Zelon
Adams Zelon synthetic bars are specially designed for outdoor and intensive school use. Zelon is resilient, durable, and resistant to changes in temperature and humidity, and is an excellent choice for schools, beginning students, and outdoor ensembles.

Frame

There are two frame types available for the Adams Solist Series Xylophones

Adams Solist Series Xylophone end caps and rails are finished in a durable Black Tolex vinyl covering that has a classic look on stage or from the field. Our Patented Voyager height adjustment system is an elegant design that allows for quick, precise adjustments. No other xylophone on the market is as easy to transport as the Adams xylophone.

Voyager Frame
The Adams patented Voyager Frame System offers great durability and effortless adjustability to a wide range of playing heights. This feature is perfect for educational situations requiring use by many different size players. This same ultra smooth height adjustment system can also be found on the Endurance Field Frame.

Endurance Field Frame
The Endurance Field Frame was designed for maximum strength and durability, allowing you to transport your Solist Series Xylophone over grass, turf, parking lots, or anywhere your marching band might venture to take it. Its extremely large, easy rolling locking wheels, and precision height adjustability, make it easily the most durable, best designed frame system on the market today. A full length accessory rail on the frame provides a great place to clamp cymbals, bells, and even drums, adding a wider range of sounds and greater flexibility to your percussion performance.