Adams Bogdan Bacanu Edition Honduras Rosewood marimba - 5 octaves

• Based on the Adams Alpha Series Marimba, the styling of the instrument combines floral Baroque lines with modern and pure details. The styling was tailored on the personal taste of marimba legend Bogdan Bacanu.

• Powerful, bold, fresh and elegant

• The instrument is only available with a 5-octave keyboard. The keys are made of hand-selected Honduras rosewood and feature Adams Alpha tuning, the most advanced tuning method for marimbas in the world. Visually the instrument is a follow-on from the Adams Alpha series that fulfils the requirements of the marimba virtuoso perfectly. The main colour combination is white-red. Just as with the Alpha series, the central section is neatly hidden away between the chamfered resonators. On the Bogdan Bacanu model, however, a different laser cut is used to make the chamfer itself more extreme.
  
  The slats, containing beautiful woodworking, fit perfectly on the two oak side pieces. A trend that Adams used for the Alpha series. It makes the instrument more distinctive, gives it a smaller geometry and reduces frame sound. The side part on the bass section of the new instrument has a flowing rounded curve that gives the instrument a stylish, elegant look. The successful Voyager model with a raised central section is used as the basis for the frame. The height adjustments have also been specially designed for this version and contribute to the instrument's distinctive look.

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  SPECIFICATIONS

• Keyboard: premium Honduras Rosewood
  Bar width: 72 - 40 cm
  Range: 5 octaven (C2 – C7)
  Tuning: A = 442 Hz
  Height: Verstelbaar 88-108 cm
  Frame: Special Voyager

• Bogdan about the Adams marimba

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  I am originally a pianist and so am used to a Steinway on stage. When the Alpha marimba was introduced, it was the very first design marimba on the market. An instrument with superlative tuning and sound quality. So I now have an instrument whose sound is matched perfectly to my requirements and style. It means that I never have any tuning problems when I play in an orchestra or ensemble. And anyone who knows my playing style will know that I can play with a great deal of power. However, I still had a number of wishes regarding the design. But this dream was realized when I went into the process in more detail with Adams and KesselsGranger.
  
  Right from the very start I stated that the marimba had to be elegant, but also provoking. The combination of colours, shapes and materials and finishes has resulted in a stunning instrument. I also wanted the woodwork of the frame to be finished with glossy varnish and this has been done too. The colours selected are not standard for the marimba - this gives the instrument a fresh, modern look and the shape is extremely elegant. This marimba shows to advantage in a classical concert hall, but also in a modern industrial setting.