CONCERT
MARIMBAS
YM-460/460F/410D/410/410F
YM-46/41
OWNER’S MANUAL
Make sure to read “PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING
GAS SPRING” and “PRECAUTIONS”.
PRECAUTIONS
Using the Concert Marimba Safely
The concert marimba is a large and heavy instrument that gets used in various places by persons of all ages, so please obey the following instructions regarding their regular care and placement.
Especially in the case of children, a responsible adult should provide proper instruction on how to use and treat the chimes before use.
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Before you use the concert marimba, carefully read the instructions listed below and the owner’s manual.
Cautions when setting the instrument.
Never place the instrument on an sloping, unstable, etc., platform. The instrument may fall or overturn and result in injury.
Cautions for treatment of the instrument.
Never lean on or climb onto the instrument. The instrument may fall and result in injury.
Do not play or roughhouse around the instrument. Bumping into the instrument may result in injury. It may also cause instrument may also fall over. Keep children away from the instrument.
If an earthquake occurs, strong shocks caused by the earthquake may overturn the instrument or cause it to move about. Stay away from the instrument during earthquakes.
Cautions when moving the instrument.
When moving the instrument on its casters, only move across smooth, flat surfaces. Hold the instrument by its frame end and push forward slowly.
When moving the instrument on its casters.
1.Avoid moving the instrument across surfaces that are sloped, uneven, or graveled. The concert marimba can collapse and/or get out of control.
2.Do not run with the instrument. The instrument may become impossible to stop, crash into a wall, and cause serious injury.
3.If the instrument must be lifted, do so with at least two (2) persons. Lift the instrument by its frame ends using both hands. Holding the rail section can result in the instrument dropping or falling off. Never hold the instrument anywhere other than the frame ends.
* Approximate weights for concert marimbas are given in the following chart.
Hold the instrument by the frame end and push forward slowly.
YM-41 |
41 kg (90 lbs 6 oz) |
YM-410 |
49 kg (108 lbs) |
YM-460 55 kg (121 lbs 4 oz) |
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YM-46 |
44 kg (97 lbs) |
YM-410F |
55 kg (121 lbs 4 oz) |
YM-460F 61 kg (134 lbs 8 oz) |
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YM-410D |
55 kg (121 lbs 4 oz) |
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Moving the instrument up or down stairs should never be done with the instrument assembled. Doing so is a danger as parts can fall off, or you can loose balance causing the instrument to fall over. Only move the instrument after it has been disassembled.
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Injury or handicaps to persons caused by the disregard of warnings with
Caution this mark or, misuse of the instrument, may result in the loss of personal property.
Please change cracked tone bars as soon as possible. Cracked tone bars have sharp edges that can cut hands.
If the instrument is often moved, bolts, parts, etc., may become loose. After moving the instrument, check and make sure all bolts, parts, etc., are firmly fastened. Firmly tighten all loose items.
Do not use the hammer for anything other than playing the instrument. It may be the cause of injury or accidents. Do not let children strike other, etc., with the mallet. Do not allow such dangerous behavior to take place.
When assembling, be careful not to pinch your fingers or hands. Take special care when assembling the long frame and resonator pipes. Two persons should carry out this part of the assembly, double-checking as the assembly proceeds.
PRECAUTIONS
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your marimbas.
Installation Location
Use or storage in the following locations may cause damage, even when packaged.
•In direct sunlight, such as near a window, or in a closed vehicle in daytime.
•Near heating devices or in other locations subject to excessive heat.
•In excessively cold environment.
•In places with excessive humidity or dust.
•Locations subject to vibrations.
Handling
•Never place an object on or lean against the instrument, as this may cause damage to the tone bars and frame parts or topple the instrument, which is extremely dangerous.
•Do not use hand orchestra bell mallets or other hard objects on your marimbas. The resulting dents or scratches in the tone bars could impair the sound. (Wood tone bars)
Also avoid hitting the tone bars hard with a hard mallet. The tone bars can crack. (Acoustalon tone bars)
Moving and Transporting the Instrument
•Before moving the instrument, make sure that the caster brakes are released. Also make sure to lift the instrument slightly when moving over rough surfaces.
•When the instrument must be transported to a different location, disassemble it to the same state as when it was purchased (see page 26), taking care to pack each component properly. Disassembly steps are in the opposite order of assembly.
When Not in Use
• Always engage the caster brakes.
Maintenance
•The tone bars should be polished from time to time using a soft and dry cloth or silicone cloth. Stains that cannot be removed with a dry cloth may be wiped off using a small amount of ethyl alcohol. Never use thinner or benzene or a wet cloth for cleaning purplses.
Keep This Manual for Future Reference
•After reading, make sure to keep the manual in a safe place.
Assembly Cautions
•When assembling/disassembling the instrument, do so with at least two persons and follow the instructions outlined in this manual. Assembly in the wrong order can cause the pipes to drop which may result in an injury, impair the performance functionality of the instrument or cause noise.
•Adjusting the playing height (see page 32) on the YM-410/410F/460/460F
should be done with at least two persons.
•After final adjustment of the legs the fixing screws must be tightened securely to prevent loosening. Looseness may cause the instrument to shift during performance and can also cause noise and other problems. Retighten the screws from time to time.
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Thank you for purchasing a Yamaha Marimba.
Exhaustive research by Yamaha technicians and craftsmen focusing on tone quality and playability, has led to the design and creation of these marimbas, using select, high quality materials, and Yamaha’s original FRP Acoustalon. We are convinced that you will enjoy playing your instrument that produces spreading and yet deep sounds as well as rich volume to your content.
This manual describes proper use of YAMAHA’s concert marimbas. Please read it thoroughly to ensure that your instrument will give you enjoyment for a long time.
Yamaha Concert Marimba Features
1.High-Quality Tone Bars
Tone bars are made of Honduras rosewood, which delivers an ideal marimba tone and timbre, and African padauk, which offers a rich sound that is soft and deep. After allowing the woods to dry naturally over time, only the finest select pieces are selected for use in making the tone bars.
Type F models use Yamaha’s FRP Acoustalon tone bars that have a unique semi-hollow design. These bars deliver a clear sound that is extremely close to the sound produced by high-quality rosewood. It offers excellent projection, and full volume. Compared to wood tone bars, Acoustalon is highly weather resistant, being little affected by changes in temperature and humidity, which can alter the pitch.
2.Fine Tuning
Tone bars are tuned by the highly refined ears and skills of our technicians and precision strobe tuners in an environmentally controlled room in which both temperature and humidity are kept constant. Precise tuning of the harmonic overtones, which determine timbre, results in stable pitch and tone without any unevenness.
3.Easy Assembly/Disassembly
The instrument is designed to offer easy assembly and disassembly to provide convenient storing and transport. The YM-460, 460F, 410D, and 46 utilize folding designs with two-section frames and pipes to provide the utmost in compact convenience.
4.Height Adjustment (YM-460, 460F, 410, 410F)
Height adjustable models offer smooth height adjustment. Locking screws fit into channels on leg pipes to eliminate slippage ad looseness.
The YM-460/460F offers a 5-step height adjustment that goes from 89cm at its lowest position, to 97cm at its highest. Since the YM-410/410F is adjustable in 7-steps, from 76cm to 88cm, it promotes proper playing posture from children to adults.
5.Large Casters
Large 100mm-diameter casters offer smoother transport. (YM-46 and 41 utilize 75mm-diameter casters).
6.3-Step Height Adjustment for Resonator Pipes
Resonator height can be adjusted in 3-steps to avoid loss of ideal resonance due to temperature changes. (The YM-41 only provides 2-step adjustment.)
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NOMENCLATURE
■YM-460/460F/410/410F/46/41
*The illustration shows model YM-460.
Rail
Leg (Small end)
■ YM-410D
Rail
Leg (Small end)
Accidental tone bars |
Natural tone bars |
Suspension cord
Frame end
Slide leg
Slant shaft
Resonators Resonators (Natural tone side)
(Accidental tone side)
Caster (with brake)
Reinforcement stay (Small end)
Reinforcement stay
(Large end)
Leg (Large end)
Caster
Accidental tone bars |
Natural tone bars |
Suspension cord
Frame end
Leg (Large end)
Reinforcement stay (Small end)
Caster Resonators (with brake) (Accidental tone side)
Caster
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YM-460/460F/410/410F/46/41
CONFIRMATION OF PACKING CONTENTS
The shipping carton of your marimba should contain the parts shown below. Before assembling the instrument, confirm that all parts are included as listed.
* In the event that a part is missing, please contact the shop where the instrument was purchased.
q Natural tone bars |
y Rail (1) |
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YM-460/460F, 46: Two-section folding type |
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YM-410/410F, 41: One-piece type |
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u Rail (2) |
w Accidental tone bars
eResonators (Natural tone side)
YM-460/460F, 410/410F, 46:
2 sections plus wing bolts x2 YM-41: One-piece type
rResonators (Accidental tone side)
YM-460/460F, 410/410F, 46:
2 sections plus wing bolts x2 YM-41: One-piece type
tReinforcement stay
YM-460/460F, 46: 2 sections YM-410/410F, 41: One-piece type
For low sound side
YM-460/460F, 46: Two-section folding type YM-410/410F, 41: One-piece type
Threaded hole
iRail (3)
YM-460/460F, 46: Two-section folding type YM-410/410F, 41: One-piece type
Clamp on both sides
oRail (4)
YM-460/460F, 46: Two-section folding type YM-410/410F, 41: One-piece type
YAMAHA logo
!0Leg (Large end)
YM-460/460F, 410/410F: With height adjustment
YM-46/41:
Without height adjustment
!1Leg (Small end)
YM-460/460F, 410/410F: With height adjustment
YM-46/41:
Without height adjustment
For high sound side (YM-460/460F)
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