Sonic Energy 9-piece Sound Bath Tube Chime Solfeggio Set Champagne gold

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

With the Meinl Sonic Energy line, the brand develops instruments designed for relaxation, meditation, and collective "sound bath" experiences. This Sound Bath Tube Chime Solfeggio set fits this approach: offering an instrument that is both aesthetic, easy to set up, and sufficiently expansive to fill a room, while remaining portable thanks to a detachable and protected design.

Who This Drum/Instrument Is For

This tubular chime set is aimed at musicians and sound practitioners seeking an immediate melodic percussion: beginners (intuitive handling), intermediates (building textures and dynamics), and advanced players (sound staging, spatial work, and interaction). It is particularly suited for ambient, meditative music, yoga, sound therapy environments, as well as contexts of relaxation and group workshops where the goal is to envelop the audience with long, soothing harmonics.

Features and Innovations

The strength of this pack lies in its versatility of play. You can keep all nine tubes on the large wooden stand for a "complete instrument" approach, or distribute some chimes on the additional stands so multiple people can play simultaneously. This setup encourages active listening and an immersive experience, ideal for creating sound movements around the audience.

On the practical side, everything is designed for field use: individual covers to minimize scratches, a stand dismantling into three parts to reduce bulk, and a complete transport system with shoulder strap and bag. The result: quick setup, clear storage, and a chime set that easily follows your sessions, rehearsals, or workshops.

Sound Characteristics

Made of aluminum, these tubular chimes offer the typical sound signature of tube chimes: a soft attack (depending on the mallet and striking area) followed by a long sustain and beautiful projection. The aluminum provides harmonic clarity and a "halo" sound sensation, highly appreciated for calm atmospheres, musical transitions, and moments of refocusing.

The ash wood stand and supports contribute to a stable and pleasant presentation while helping achieve a cleaner sound when the tubes are properly suspended and isolated. The mallets allow exploration of different playing intentions: light strikes for subtle vibration, or firmer hits to fill the space and create a broad sonic carpet. Played individually, the tubes provide precise reference points; layered together, they create rich combinations, ideal for an enveloping sound bath.

Technical specifications

Category	percussion	Material	aluminium
Type	chimes	Finishing	Gold

Weight	17,300 g	Height	152 cm
Width	153 cm	Depth	50 cm