Detail 01
16 bars, c2 to a3
Covers just over two octaves. Enough for Orff ostinato and melody parts without extra bars to confuse beginners.
Product detailSKU #1274228068153
Studio 49Series 1600 Orff Xylophones Diatonic Bass, Bx 1600
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 16-bar Orff xylophone covering c2–a3, sold with two mallets. For classrooms and Orff programs that want an instrument built to last decades.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orff-Schulwerk classrooms teaching pitched percussion to groups
- Schools replacing worn instruments and buying once, not often
- Music therapy rooms needing durable bars under daily use
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Home hobbyists wanting a low-cost first mallet instrument
- Players needing chromatic notes out of the box
- Anyone needing a full concert xylophone range for repertoire
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
Bars 32 x 18 mm
Wide, thick bars give a big target for young players and hold pitch better than thin stamped bars.
Detail 03
Two S 5 mallets included
You can play the day it arrives. Mallet hardness sets attack, so extra pairs let you change tone later.
Detail 04
Removable bar layout
Bars lift off, so you can take away notes a student shouldn't hit and leave only the pentatonic set.
Detail 05
Price bracket
This sits in professional classroom territory, priced for a instrument that gets refurbished rather than replaced.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Two S 5 mallets are included; budget separately for a stand or table
- 02Confirm c2–a3 matches the range your Orff method book assumes
- 03Order spare mallets early — daily classroom use wears heads down
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it come with mallets?
Yes, two S 5 mallets ship with it. Most programs buy a second pair in a different hardness so students can hear how attack changes tone.
02What notes does it play?
Sixteen bars spanning c2 to a3, a bit over two octaves. That covers standard Orff classroom parts, including pentatonic work once you remove bars.
03Can I make it chromatic?
Studio 49 sells chromatic add-on sets in the 1600 series. Match the add-on to the same size and range as this instrument before ordering.
04Do I need a stand?
It plays on a table at seated height. A dedicated stand helps if students play standing or you move it between rooms often.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Type
- Soprano Xylophone
3 detailsOther
- Mallets
- 2 mallets S 5
- Tonal Range
- c2 - a3
- Bars
- 16 (32 x 18 mm)
