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Contrabass range
Deep enough to anchor an ensemble. Adds weight beneath bass bars rather than adding another melodic voice.
Product detailSKU #1274228068144
Studio 49Rosewood Contrabass Resonator Bar A
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single rosewood contrabass resonator bar tuned to A, for Orff programs and therapy rooms adding one low pitch at a time.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adding a low A under an existing Orff ensemble
- Therapy and special-education settings needing one pitch per player
- Building a contrabass set gradually across school budget years
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a playable scale out of the box
- Small rooms or touring setups; the resonator box is bulky
- Programs needing many notes cheaply
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Rosewood bar
Dense wood, dark tone, long decay. Blends into an ensemble instead of cutting over it.
Detail 03
Resonator box
Tuned chamber under the bar boosts the fundamental so a very low pitch still projects acoustically.
Detail 04
Single bar, note A
One pitch. Useful as a drone or root; you need additional bars for anything melodic.
Detail 05
Studio 49 build
Tuning and timbre match the rest of the Studio 49 Orff range, so added bars sit in with existing instruments.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mallets included; contrabass bars need heavy soft heads
- 02Confirm the note you actually need — this bar is A only
- 03Plan floor space; it plays low and does not mount on a stand
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is one bar enough to start with?
For drones and single-pitch parts, yes. Orff arrangements often give contrabass players one sustained note. Melodic work needs more bars.
02What mallet should I use?
A heavy soft mallet. Hard or lightweight heads will not move a contrabass bar and can damage the rosewood surface.
03Why does the A cost less than the E?
Bars are priced individually by size and materials, so cost varies note to note across the contrabass range.
04Does it work with other Orff instruments?
Yes. It is tuned to blend with the wider Studio 49 range, so it fits into an existing classroom set.
