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With a note range of C4-G5 this Xylophone is in the "Alto" range which is not too high, and not too low. They are very popular in schools, in Orff music education, and would be perfect in the home as an instrument for the family, or in daycare as a sturdy addition to the musical instrument corner.

The bars and the body are made of solid wood and the bottom plate is plywood. The design is lightweight and compact with the beaters tucked away in little clips on the sides, handles at each end, and the ability to stack many of them on top of each other for storage or transport.

Credit for the ingenious compact design goes to Don Squire who built hundreds of these instruments for schools around New Zealand for many years. Using the principal of Helmholtz resonators, he enclosed four separate air chambers in the base (the wooden box part of the xylophone) which means the instrument creates as much sound as some xylophones twice the size.

I offer a special price for bulk orders of these Xylophones. Please get in touch if you're making a large order. I can build 2 x F#'s and 1 x Bb if desired, these 3 extra bars tuck into a cavity in the side near the beaters and can easily replace other bars to enable playing in multiple keys such as G Major and F Major. This adds an extra cost of $60 NZD.

Note that I usually build this item to order and it will take at least a few weeks. (Ask a question below, or find my contact details on my website - Tukituki Instruments -)

Made in New Zealand by Cajón maker Phill Jones. I've been crafting these beautiful instruments since 2009 and now sell across Australasia, regularly showcasing my products at the biggest festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest, Splendour in the Grass, and the Woodford Folk Festival. I've collaborated with the NZSO, and many well known NZ Musicians, Artists and Designers. All Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2loc4ZXPdRDPtwlUr9YZEw/videos Instagram: @tukitukiinstruments