Sonor SMART Series ASX 100 Alto Xylophone Palisono Bars

The SONOR SMART Series ASX 100 Alto Xylophone combines award-winning SMART Series innovation with the dependable performance of SONOR's premium Palisono fiberglass bars. Designed specifically for elementary music classrooms and Orff ensembles, the ASX 100 delivers exceptional tone, lightweight portability, and thoughtful features that make teaching, storage, and classroom organization easier than ever.

Serving as the middle voice of the Orff ensemble, the alto xylophone provides harmony, accompaniment, and rhythmic support while blending beautifully with soprano and bass instruments.

Award-Winning SMART Series Design

Developed through extensive acoustical research, every SMART Series instrument features individually engineered resonance chambers that create a focused, balanced sound with excellent projection. An integrated riser improves playing comfort for students, while the lightweight construction makes moving and storing instruments quick and effortless.

• Award-winning SMART Series engineering
• Individual resonance chambers for every note
• Focused tone with reduced unwanted resonance
• Integrated riser for improved student ergonomics
• Lightweight construction for easy portability

Premium Palisono Fiberglass Bars

The ASX 100 features SONOR's Palisono fiberglass bars, engineered to deliver the warm resonance of traditional hardwood while maintaining stable pitch regardless of humidity or seasonal temperature changes. Precision tuned to A=440, these bars offer dependable performance year after year.

• Premium Palisono fiberglass bars
• Precision tuned to A=440 concert pitch
• Resistant to humidity and temperature changes
• Excellent resonance and balanced projection
• Built for years of classroom use

Smarter Storage for Busy Music Rooms

The SMART Series was designed with educators in mind. Stackable construction helps maximize storage space, while the built-in accessory garage provides convenient storage for accidental bars and mallets directly inside the instrument.

• Stackable, space-saving design
• Built-in accessory garage
• Stores accidental bars and mallets
• Ideal for classrooms with limited storage
• Easy to transport for performances and workshops

Innovative Pin System

SONOR's redesigned mounting system uses shatter-resistant interlocking pins that securely hold every bar while remaining completely below the playing surface. This innovative design keeps bars secure during transport while allowing quick removal whenever necessary.

• Shatter-resistant mounting pins
• Secure interlocking pin strip
• No exposed pins above the bars
• Simple bar removal and replacement
• Built for dependable classroom use

Specifications

• Model: ASX 100
• Series: SONOR SMART Series
• Type: Alto Xylophone
• Range: C1–A2
• 16 Palisono fiberglass bars
• Includes F#1, Bb1, and F#2 accidental bars
• Precision tuned to A=440
• Bar dimensions: 30 × 15 mm
• Dimensions: 24" L × 15.25" W × 4.75" H
• Weight: 12.75 lbs.
• Includes one pair of SONOR SCH 23 mallets

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Why Buy from Teton Music?

Since 1999, Teton Music has helped music educators build outstanding Orff instrument collections with authentic SONOR products. We proudly offer educator discounts, school purchase orders, district quotes, and knowledgeable customer service to help you choose the right instruments for your classroom.