Detail 01
16 bars, c2 to a3
An octave plus a sixth, so melodies that run past one octave stay on a single instrument.
Product detailSKU #1274228068125
Studio 49Series 1600 Orff Metallophones Diatonic Alto, Am 1600
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alto metallophone, 16 metal bars from c2 to a3, two mallets included. For Orff classrooms and therapy rooms that need the alto voice, not soprano.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orff ensembles needing an alto part under soprano xylophones and glockenspiels
- Music therapy work where long ring and easy response matter
- Schools replacing a worn instrument with a full-size one
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tight classroom budgets — $733 sits well above entry-level mallet percussion
- Anyone needing sharps and flats out of the box
- Programs specifically after soprano range; this covers c2 to a3
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.
Detail 02
6 mm thick bars
Thick metal rings long and loud. Damping with the free hand becomes part of playing it.
Detail 03
30 mm wide bars
A fairly narrow strike face. Young players need to aim for the center to get full tone.
Detail 04
Metallophone, not xylophone
Metal instead of wood: brighter, far longer sustain, cuts through a group more.
Detail 05
Diatonic
Plain scale layout. C major and A minor sit under the mallets; anything else needs added bars.
Detail 06
Two S 4 mallets included
Playable on arrival. Harder or softer heads change the attack and are bought separately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Two mallets ship with it; a whole class needs more pairs
- 02Check table height and a stable surface before it arrives
- 03Note the exact model now so replacement parts are easy to order later
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this the alto or the soprano?
It's the alto model in the 1600 series, AM 1600, covering c2 to a3.
02Does it come with mallets?
Yes, two S 4 mallets are included.
03Can I play sharps and flats on it?
Not as it ships. The bar set is diatonic, so chromatic notes need separate bars added.
04How does it compare to the Series 2000 alto?
The 2000 is the higher tier at $1,150 against $733 here. Both are diatonic altos. If the budget is per-instrument, the 1600 saves $417.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Soprano Metallophone
3 detailsOther
- Mallets
- 2 mallets S 4
- Tonal Range
- c2 - a3
- Bars
- 16 (30 x 6 mm)
