Majestic CONCERT CHIMES 1,5 OCTAVES DELUXE C6618B

Historical Context and Positioning Within the Range

Founded in 1921 by Willem Klazes van der Glas, Majestic has built a solid reputation in orchestral percussion, catering to professionals, teachers, and their students alike. Since joining the K.H.S group in 2003, the brand has strengthened its innovation capacity while preserving manufacturing designed to meet the demands of classical repertoire and school ensembles. The C6618B is part of the Deluxe series : a line designed to offer a reliable, portable, and coherent instrument for concert use, with an excellent balance between performance and accessibility.

Who This Drum/Tubular Bells Set Is For

The Majestic C6618B Deluxe is particularly suited for conservatory students, orchestra classes, wind bands, as well as teachers seeking a robust, easy-to-set-up, and enjoyable tubular bells set. Its C5 to F6 range covers the majority of tubular bell parts found in educational arrangements, adapted orchestral works, and many ensemble programs. It is also suitable for intermediate musicians who want a serious instrument for rehearsals and performances without the burden of a larger model.

Features and Innovations

Designed for the field, the C6618B combines a stable concert frame with adjustable casters featuring a level compensator, useful when moving from one stage to another or from a classroom to an auditorium. The damping system mute provides true musical control: it allows managing resonance duration, improving rhythmic clarity, and achieving cleanliness in fast or highly articulated passages. The set is designed for intensive use, with essential accessories supplied as standard: protective cover and mallets.

Sound

With its varnished brass tubes, this tubular bells set delivers an "orchestral" type sound, characterized by a clear attack and effective projection that stands out easily within an ensemble. Brass generally provides a pronounced presence in the upper spectrum while maintaining a sufficiently broad resonance to evoke the solemn and brilliant character expected from tubular bells.

The work on damping is crucial for musicality: the mute allows control of sustain depending on style and room acoustics. In a reverberant hall, it helps avoid harmonic buildup; in a drier room, it allows for precise playing while maintaining a sense of control under the hand. The level compensator casters, designed to limit mechanical stress during movement and leveling, also help preserve consistent resonance in concert conditions.

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