Adams Solist Series Xylophones
The Adams Solist Series Xylophones offer the best price-quality ratio in the world, making professional instruments accessible for nearly every budget. With options including prime Honduras Rosewood for rich tonal quality, affordable Pau Rosa, and durable Synthetic Zelon bars, this series caters to the diverse needs of musicians.
If you're searching for a straightforward yet exceptional xylophone with smaller bars, look no further. The Solist provides everything a professional musician requires in an instrument that combines simplicity with excellence.
Configurations QUINT tuned
Model: XS1HA40
Keyboard: Honduras Rosewood
Range: 4 octaves (C4 – C8)
Bar width: 43 - 38.5 mm
Tuning: Alpha Tuning System, A = 442 Hz quint tuned
Length: 156 cm
Low end: 75 cm
High End: 56 cm
Heigth: Adjustable 87-101 cm
Frame: Adams Apex
Resonators: Aluminium, foldable, Titanium Silver color
Rails & end pieces: Tolex covered beech
Accessories: Protective short cover, 1 pair mallets
Model: XS1HA35
Keyboard: Honduras Rosewood
Range: 3.5 octaves (F4 – C8)
Bar width: 43 - 38.5 mm
Tuning: Alpha Tuning System, A = 442 Hz quint tuned
Length: 141 cm
Low end: 68 cm
High End: 56 cm
Heigth: Adjustable 87-101 cm
Frame: Adams Apex
Resonators: Aluminium, foldable, Titanium Silver color
Rails & end pieces: Tolex covered beech
Accessories: Protective short cover, 1 pair mallets
Model: XS1KA35
Keyboard: Zelon Synthetic
Range: 3.5 octaves (F4 – C8)
Bar width: 43 - 38.5 mm
Tuning: Alpha Tuning System, A = 442 Hz quint tuned
Length: 141 cm
Low end: 68 cm
High end: 56 cm
Heigth: Adjustable 87-101 cm
Frame: Adams Apex
Resonators: Aluminium, foldable, Titanium Silver color
Rails & end pieces: Tolex covered beech
Accessories: Protective short cover, 1 pair mallets
Configurations OCTAVE tuned
Model: XS2HA35
Keyboard: Honduras Rosewood
Bar width: 38.5 mm
Range: 3.5 octaves (F4 – C8)
Tuning: Alpha Tuning System, A = 442 Hz octave tuned
Length: 141 cm
Low end: 68 cm
High end: 56 cm
Heigth: Adjustable 87-101 cm
Frame: Adams Apex
Resonators: Aluminum, foldable, Titanium Silver color
Rails & end pieces: Tolex covered beech
Accessories: Protective short cover, 1 pair mallets
Model: XS2LA35
Keyboard: Pau Rosa
Bar width: 38.5 mm
Range: 3.5 octaven (F4 – C8)
Tuning: Alpha Tuning System, A = 442 Hz octave tuned
Length: 141 cm
Low end: 68 cm
High end: 56 cm
Heigth: Adjustable 87-101 cm
Frame: Adams Apex
Resonators: Aluminum, foldable, Titanium Silver color
Rails & end pieces: Tolex covered beech
Accessories: Protective short cover, 1 pair mallets
Model: XS2KA35
Keyboard: Zelon Synthetic
Bar width: 38.5 mm
Range: 3.5 octaven (F4 – C8)
Tuning: Alpha Tuning System, A = 442 Hz octave tuned
Length: 141 cm
Low end: 68 cm
High end: 56 cm
Heigth: Adjustable 87-101 cm
Frame: Adams Apex
Resonators: Aluminum, foldable, Titanium Silver color
Rails & end pieces: Tolex covered beech
Accessories: Protective short cover, 1 pair mallets
Model: XS2HA40
Keyboard: Honduras Rosewood
Bar width: 43 - 38.5 mm
Range: 4.0 octaves (C4 – C8)
Tuning: Alpha Tuning System, A = 442 Hz octave tuned
Length: 156 cm
Low end: 75 cm
High end: 56 cm
Heigth: Adjustable 87-101 cm
Frame: Adams Apex
Resonators: Aluminum, foldable, Titanium Silver color
Rails & end pieces: Tolex covered beech
Accessories: Protective short cover, 1 pair mallets
Model: XS2LA40
Keyboard: Pau Rosa
Bar width: 43 - 38.5 mm
Range: 4.0 octaves (C4 – C8)
Tuning: Alpha Tuning System, A = 442 Hz octave tuned
Length: 156 cm
Low end: 75 cm
High end: 56 cm
Heigth: Adjustable 87-101 cm
Frame: Adams Apex
Resonators: Aluminum, foldable, Titanium Silver color
Rails & end pieces: Tolex covered beech
Accessories: Protective short cover, 1 pair mallets
Hear every detail in perfect harmony
Whether you choose Rosewood, Pau Rosa, or Zelon, each bar is painstakingly hand-adjusted through the sixth overtone using a proprietary computer assisted method at the hands of a highly skilled Adams craftsman. This precise tuning and voicing process ensures the instrument’s sound is balanced perfectly throughout the entire range.
Honduras Rosewood
Adams Honduras Rosewood is the most resonant material for marimbas, and is specially sourced and handled to get the most out of every bar. Full fundamental, and clean projecting sustain is the hallmark of Adams Rosewood instruments for professional and every perforamance situation.
Pau Rosa
Pau Rosa is a fantastic kind of wood for the use in xylophones. Offering a bright, sharp sound, Pau Rosa is an excellent, economical alternative to Honduras Rosewood for Xylophone Bars.
Zelon
Field tested by today’s top drum and bugle corps, our specially designed Zelon synthetic bars offer the highest quality tone and projection available, in conjunction with unmatched durability to the sun and heat of even the most forbidding outdoor performances. Zelon has a bright timbral response that maximizes projection and sustain to fill even the largest of spaces.
On the go with confidence
Moving your instrument mostly isn't easy for a percussionist. Therefore the both the rails and resonators of the Solist xylophone fold in half, allowing the instruments to easily fit in the trunk of almost any car. Besides that, the Soloist Series resonators are welded for strength and noise-free dependability and styled with a durable powder-coated finish.
Apex Frame Features
This makes the Adams Apex Frame the best malletframe in the market.
Modern, Minimalist Design
Apex frames feature a dramatic swept-back side pillar design for modern style and ultimate strength. Only three frame parts make Apex quick to assemble and easy to transport.

Elevate Your Performance
The simple, strong, and proven Adams height adjustment mechanism has been transformed in the new Apex frame, creating a total unrestricted performance experience and easy height adjustment, allowing performers at any level to achieve their peak performance.

Ultra-Strong Crossbar
The low center of gravity, accomplished by the ultra-strong aluminum crossbar and stability-enhancing connections, along with an eccentric radial-locking center joint mechanism, provides ultimate stability with a clean, stylish look and easy movement.

Integrated Shore Braces
Integrated shore braces with hand-screw fittings provide maximum lateral strength and guaranteed vertical positioning at every set-up.

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