Schlagwerk MA 840 MARIMBULA 8 TONES

Name: MA 840 MARIMBULA 8 TONES
Brand: Schlagwerk
SKU: 162040
Price: 325.00 EUR
Availability: InStock
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ID : 162040

EAN : 4260094111075

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Information

Essential Information About the MA 840 8-Note Marimbula
• 8 individually tunable metal tongues thanks to a hook system, allowing fine adjustment of pitch according to your playing
• Pentatonic tuning in F major done in the workshop, ideal for easily playing "in tune" as accompaniment
• Wide sound spectrum ranging from D1 to G2, perfect for bass lines and Caribbean grooves
• Two playing techniques : finger plucking for a warm "thump," or mallets for clearer highs

MA 840 MARIMBULA 8 TONES

325,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

An iconic instrument of Caribbean music, the marimbula is often considered an acoustic "bass drum," designed to support the pulse and anchor the harmony. The MA 840 fits within this tradition with a generous size and performance-oriented design: stable, tunable tongues, and a ready-to-play pentatonic tuning, particularly suited for ensembles and group sessions.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

The MA 840 marimbula is suitable both for beginners who want an immediately musical instrument (the pentatonic scale naturally limits wrong notes) and for intermediate musicians looking for a true bass role in an acoustic group. It fits well within Caribbean and Afro-Latin styles, but also in world music, percussion accompaniment, folk, or ambient music, whenever an organic and percussive rhythmic foundation is desired.

Technical specifications

Electroacoustic	No
Number of blades	8
Instrument size	Large
Number of notes	8
Category	percussion

Type	marimbula
Material	Alder
Depth	200 "
Notes	La/A, Do/C, Fa/F, Ré/D, Sol/G
Dimensions (mm)	600 x 200 x 400

Questions frequently asked

What is the tuning of the Schlagwerk MA840 Marimbula 8 Notes?

The factory tuning is based on an F major pentatonic scale, spanning from D1 to G2. The eight metal tongues can be individually tuned using the hook system.

Can the marimbula be played with fingers and mallets?

The instrument is designed to be played with fingers or mallets. When played with fingers, the tongues produce a fleshy and percussive response; with mallets, they highlight clear trebles.

What are the dimensions of this marimbula?

The alder body measures 600 × 200 × 400 mm.

Is the pentatonic scale suitable for beginners?

Thanks to the eight F major pentatonic notes, the approach limits harmonic friction in playing patterns. This model allows building bass lines and rhythmic responses without harmonic overload. It is thus aimed at beginners seeking an immediately musical instrument.

What sound does an alder marimbula produce?

The alder body offers natural resonance, with a round bass and clear attack. The 60 cm body supports an acoustic bass function in Caribbean, Afro-Latin, or folk ensembles.