{"product_id":"majestic-jeu-de-cloches-1-5-octaves-quantum-c1618b-401168","title":"CONCERT CHIMES 1,5 OCTAVES QUANTUM C1618B","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context and Positioning Within the Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1921 by Willem Klazes van der Glas, \u003cstrong\u003eMajestic\u003c\/strong\u003e has established itself in the world of \u003cstrong\u003eorchestral percussion\u003c\/strong\u003e by designing instruments aimed at professionals, teachers, and students. Since joining the \u003cstrong\u003eK.H.S\u003c\/strong\u003e group in 2003, the brand has strengthened its innovation capacity while maintaining expertise focused on reliability and consistent manufacturing. The \u003cstrong\u003eC1618B\u003c\/strong\u003e belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eQuantum series\u003c\/strong\u003e, a performance-oriented range designed to provide a strong sonic presence, effective playing control, and ergonomics suited to the demands of the stage, pit, or mobile setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIntended Users for This Tubular Chimes Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Majestic C1618B primarily targets \u003cstrong\u003eorchestral percussionists\u003c\/strong\u003e, conservatories, music schools, and ensembles seeking an instrument capable of holding its place within a full percussion section. Its range and projection are particularly suitable for symphonic repertoire, film music, musical theatre, and any writing requiring the characteristic impact of \u003cstrong\u003etubular chimes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to its mobility and dampener, it also adapts well to performances with stage changes, outdoor concerts, and contexts demanding clear attacks and clean note stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe C1618B features a \u003cstrong\u003eQuantum frame\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to combine stability and practicality. The \u003cstrong\u003e18 tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e cover a range from \u003cstrong\u003eC5 to F6\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 octaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003etuning of A = 442 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e, appreciated in many modern orchestral contexts. The instrument is equipped with a \u003cstrong\u003edampener\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a damping system, essential for executing fast passages, clarifying phrase endings, and avoiding unwanted resonances in tutti sections. Finally, its \u003cstrong\u003elarge casters\u003c\/strong\u003e facilitate transport: a tangible advantage during setup, scene changes, or when precise positioning within a percussion setup is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003elacquered brass tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Majestic C1618B delivers a sound that is both bright and full, typical of orchestral tubular chimes: a clear attack, a well-defined note core, and a \u003cstrong\u003esustain\u003c\/strong\u003e long enough to \"carry\" above strings and winds. The brass promotes natural projection and presence that remains audible even in generous acoustics, while maintaining a certain roundness useful for more lyrical passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dampener provides a genuine musical benefit: it allows shaping note durations, cleaning chord endings, and achieving more precise articulations, particularly in rhythmic passages or sections where clarity is paramount. The result is an expressive instrument capable of shifting from broad resonance to clean stops without sacrificing the harmonic richness that defines tubular chimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of octaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eGold\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e3.8 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eC5 to F6\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eA = 442 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e18\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e1.5 inches (38 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003elacquered brass\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eQuantum\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDampener\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003edamping system\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003elarge 8-inch (20.3 cm) casters\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Majestic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54356646363411,"sku":"401168","price":6750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/059660df4bf92e04bbb3fd3305662c47928ebce3_MAJESTIC_C1618B.jpg?v=1787590995","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/majestic-concert-chimes-1-5-octaves-quantum-c1618b-401168","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}