Yamaha YCH-7018 Chimes, 1/2" Diameter Tubes

Yamaha YCH-7018 Chimes

Rich fundamental tones, long sustain and wide dynamic range provide the power needed to stand out in large ensembles. Height adjustable casters allow damper contact to be optimized to bring out the maximum sustain of the chime tubes. 

Specifications : 

Range : C52-F69, 1 1/2 octaves 

Tubes Material : Brass

Tubes Finish : Clear lacquer coating 

Tubes Diameter : 1.5"

Pitch : A = 442 Hz 

Dimensions : 31" x 28" x 69"~71" 

Weight : 187 lbs 

Accessories : Dust cover (1pc), YCHM38P (2pcs) 

Features : 

Head Cap

- The head cap design provides richer fundamental tone, pitch definitions and longer sustain. It also brings a wider sweet spot, so it is easier to produce optimum tone. The head caps are silver-colored and contrast nicely with the gold-colored tubes

Damper Rod Clamp System (Patent applied for). 

The damper rod clamp system has been redesigned for greater clamping strength and a more secure hold that prevents slippage when the damper pedal is pressed. 

Damper Function 

By aligning damper movement with the front-to-back motion of the chime tubes when struck, damping response has been notably improved. It is now easier to stop the extended sustain of the chime tubes at the most musically appropriate time. 

Height-Adjustable Casters

- A swivel prevention function has been added to the caster locks. Furthermore, the YCH7018 now features height-adjustable casters. If the chime tubes are not properly centered in the damper, they can touch the damper felt, reducing sustain and deadening the tone. Adjustable-height casters make it easy to level the instrument, so the chime tubes hang away from the damper felt.

Flexible Tube Arrangement

A full complement of damper holes is provided in the sharp/flat chime tube row allowing any arrangement of chime tubes to be used. All available spaces can be used for a total of 21 tubes, if desired. Complete layout freedom is provided even when special-order chime tubes are used since the position of the low C tube is not predetermined.