The studio 49 series 2000 aluminium 16 note diatonic soprano metallophone with mallets is ideal for primary classrooms music therapy sessions and group music making activities. It offers a full diatonic scale from c2 to a3 including both f? And b? Bars so it?s perfect for melodic teaching and ensemble work. Its 16 profiled aluminium bars are seated on textile coated supports which boost durability while keeping unwanted noise to a minimum. The resonance box is built from solid 12mm pine and designed with multiple chambers helping project a clear full bodied sound. Flexible pins make it simple to swap or reposition bars without fuss even during a session. Lightweight and easy to move it comes with built in handles and a pair of s50 mallets so its ready to go straight out of the box. Great for classrooms that need reliable musical instruments that can keep up with busy hands.