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The Adams Vibraphones are available in three versions, all featuring 3 octave range, and 3.1 octave range with precision graduated Adams aluminum alloy, nickel anodized bars. Our Vibraphone produces a beautiful tone of unmatched quality, perfectly balanced throughout the instruments entire range. Its motor and drive belts are completely enclosed within the end cap of the instrument, providing both easy access to its top mounted controls, and excellent protection from the elements. A new, patented, Adams fan system drives the fans directly from the side, and the instrument’s 12 volt motor runs from a completely safe 110 or 220 volt power adapter, totally eliminating the possibility of any electrical hazard and offering the player freedom from incompatible (European/Asian) power sources as well as limited access or no access to stage outlets.

The motor speed is fully adjustable from 25 to 150 rpm. The speed is digital readable and offers easily accessible switches allowing the player to choose whether the fans stop in either the open or closed position. A newly advanced, foot operated precision dampening mechanism, offering full pedal tension, damper, and height adjustments, allowing each player to custom configure the feel of the instrument to their exact playing style. The damper also utilizes a new supreme quality felt material to achieve true silent damping. All resonator tubes are fully welded to eliminate all unwanted noises, and are beautifully finished in a durable grey powder coat finish. All models offer all the features above differing only in a choice of different frame systems.

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Digital display Pedal Endurance Field Frame

Our Artist model features our new traveler system, a strong and steady frame with 100 mm swiveled wheels. End pieces and rails are made from the finest French oak wood, clear lacquered. Graduated bars from 58 mm till 38 mm, range F3-F6.

Vibraphone Artist Traveler

Traveler Artist

VAWT30
Motor: 40-140 rpm
Range: 3 oct. F3-F6
Bars: Aluminum 57-38 mm
Pitch A: 442 Hz.
Frame: Traveller
Length: 153 cm
Low end: 75 cm
High end: 40 cm
Height adjustment: 83-103 cm

Also available with our Endurance Field Frame.


Concert Voyager

The Concert and Solist model features our patented Voyager Frame System with effortless height adjustability and extremely sturdy, well balanced construction. End pieces and rails are covered with strong black pvc. Concert model has graduated bars from 58 mm till 38 mm, F3-F6.

Concert Artist Traveler

VCWV30
Motor: 40-140 rpm
Range: 3 oct. F3-F6
Bars: Aluminum 57-38 mm
Pitch A: 442 Hz.
Frame: Voyager
Length: 153 cm
Low end: 75 cm
High end: 40 cm
Height adjustment: 85-105 cm

Also available with our Endurance Field Frame.

Solist Voyager

The Concert and Solist model features our patented Voyager Frame System with effortless height adjustability and extremely sturdy, well balanced construction. End pieces and rails are covered with strong black pvc. Solist model has graduated bars from 50 mm till 38 mm, E3-F6.

Solist Artist Traveler

VSWV31
Motor: 40-140 rpm
Range: 3.1 oct. E3-F6
Bars: Aluminum 50-38 mm
Pitch A: 442 Hz.
Frame: Voyager
Length: 156 cm
Low end: 75 cm
High end: 40 cm
Height adjustment: 85-105 cm

Also available with our Endurance Field Frame.

The Solist model has graduated bars from 51 mm till 38 mm, E3-F6. All models are also available with our Endurance Field Frame with its oversized 200 mm wheels that can easily navigate any indoor or parking lot surfaces, along with even the roughest outdoor terrain. Our endurance field frame with it’s large square tube construction makes it easy to add all kind of percussion instruments like cymbals, drums, bells, or practically any variety of percussion instruments that can be used to greatly enhance your choice of performance options and available sounds. Another option is that also all models are available with no motor.

Orchestra Bells / Glockenspiel

The new Adams Artist and Concert Series Round Top Parsifal Bells are made of high quality steel that have been custom formulated especially for Adams. The bells exactly match the specifications of the 'ground top Deagan Parsifal bells' which many international musicians feel set the standard for quality and sound. Adams has designed the new bells with the right timbre, resonance and tone that match the characteristics of the 1920'fs American sound. The Artist Series GAV33 and GAF33 feature a 3.3 octave (C-E) range including a reversible damper pedal, Nickel Plated Steel resonators and Adams' Patented Height Adjustable Voyager or Field Frame.

The Concert Series GCV33 and GCF33 feature a 3.3 octave (C-E) range including Powder Coated Steel Resonators and Adams' Patented Height Adjustable Voyager or Field Frame. The advantage of a Voyager/Field frame over a case is that a case will always give a noise that is amplified by the sound box. Placing the bells on a Voyager/Field frame will therefore be a convenient and mobile solution. All bars are plated with the highest quality satin nickel, which prevents any bright glare under stage lighting. Another major Artist Series feature is the Patent Pending Reversible Damper System. This system allows the notes to be easily and effectively pedal dampened like a vibraphone or reverse-depending on the player's preference.

Orchestra bells

GAV33
Range: 3.3 oct. C5-E8
Bars: Steel 311/2mm
Pitch A: 442 Hz.
Frame: Voyager
Length: 120cm
Low end: 56 cm
High end: 31 cm
Height adjustment: 80-100 cm


Orchestra bells

GCV33
Range: 3.3 oct. C5-E8
Bars: Steel 311/2mm
Pitch A: 442 Hz.
Frame: Voyager
Length: 120 cm
Low end: 56 cm
High end: 31 cm
Height adjustment: 80-100 cm

These models in concert bells are just right for both professional and amateur ensembles. Their unique features and custom made steel set them apart from any other instrument made in the world today. The combination of their sparkling 'vintage' sound, with sturdy modern construction techniques will make them everyone's number one choice.

Features:

  • 1.25" High-Grade Round Top Parsifal Steel Bars
  • 3.3 Octave C-E
  • Patented Height Adjustable Voyager or Field Frame
  • Patent Pending Reversible Damper System
  • Artist Series-Nickel Plated Steel Resonators
  • Concert Series-Powder Coated Steel Resonators
  • Tuning A: 442 Hz

"The new Adams Artist Model Glock has opened up a whole new world of musical possibilities for the orchestral glockenspiel. Finally, somebody has combined the best attributes of vintage bells with "state of the art" features. This instrument is the perfect combination of top quality, great-sounding steel bars with resonators, an extended range, reversible damper pedal system all on a height adjustable frame. Its sound is comparable to my Deagan Roundtops, but easier to play. The extended range means no more octave shifts! The reversible damper pedal allows for some interesting new approaches to the standard bell repertoire. This feature is especially helpful when performing parts intended originally for keyboard Glock. (Messiaen, Dukas) It's the instrument of choice, whether your an established pro or just starting out." Sam Bacco - Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Recording Studios

"I’ve successfully received my new marimba, xylo and glock and have to make a point of saying that they are world class. I am extremely pumped up. In particular, the glock is like a Ferrari, just miles and leagues ahead of any other glock out there. No contest. It is the one instrument I purchased sight-unseen, and it is totally outrageous. Amazing". Matthew Duvall-Eighth Blackbird

"The big Adams glock is an ideal instrument for the kind of music I am playing with NEXUS. The unique quality of sound is reminiscent of the classic instruments of a bi-gone day which I believe has to do with the range, metal, tuning, and resonators. The addition of the damper mechanism allows me to phrase with the vibraphone in ways previously impossible. If Mozart were alive, he'd call it the "Magic Glock". Garry Kvistad-NEXUS

 
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