Instruments like the Adams 4.0 Rosewood Xylophone are just plain pretty, aren't they? After more than two years of research and development, Adams has finalized its work and released the new Artist Series 4.0 Rosewood Xylophone (model XAHV40), which offers wonderfully full and clear tones in addition to its aesthetically appealing look.

The new xylophone features four octaves of wide, uniform-width, Honduras Rosewood bars, nickel-plated steel resonators, and a clear and full sound. According to the manufacturer, the precisely crafted Adams bar geometry and hand-adjusted tuning method provides a brilliant voicing and an effortless playing experience.

The Artist Series instrument is said to have a tone reminiscent of vintage American instruments, with a presence that easily projects to the back of the hall in solo or ensemble playing. What's more, the A4.0 Rosewood Xylophone features the patented Adams Voyager frame, Oak rails, noise-free welded steel resonators, drop cover, and mallets.

Adams 4.0 Rosewood Xylophone features at a glance:

• Artist Series instrument
• Four octave range
• Full presence and projection for solo or ensemble playing
• Honduras Rosewood bars
• Nickel-plated steel resonators
• Adams bar geometry and hand-adjusted tuning method
• Adams Voyager frame
• Oak rails
• Noise-free welded steel resonators
• Drop cover included
• Mallets included

Other instruments offered by Adam include the Adams Concert Series Xylophones and the Adams Soloist Series Rosewood Xylophones.

Now available, the Adams 4.0 Rosewood Xylophone (XAHV40) lists for $7,350. To learn more about this new instrument and other Pearl and Adams concert and symphonic percussion instruments, visit the Adams section of pearldrum.com.