Vintage Deagan 870 professional xylophone with rosewood bars. The Deagan 870 is the gold standard in orchestral xylophones. The non-graduated bars are 1 5/8" wide by 15/16" thick making these xylophones very easy to play. There is a clear 870 stamp on F natural. The solid brass, nickel plated resonators are in great shape with only two having slight cracks. The bars are in very good, original condition. The frame has been reconditioned with newly gray powder coating on the original frame, and all new insulators and string. This is a tremendous sounding and looking professional quality instrument in tip top, fully restored condition. Retuning can be arranged upon request.
General Characteristics | |
Model | Professional 870 |
Era | 1929-1939 |
Condition | Excellent, Completely Reconditioned |
Extra Holes or Modifications | None |
Date | 1930s |
Hardware Finish | Nickel and nickel powder coat |
Keyboard Characteristics | |
Octave Range | 3 1/2 Octave |
Note Range | F - C |
Tuning | Original A=440 |
Bar Finish | Natural |
Bar Material | Rosewood |
Length | 55" |