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Percussion Play cattails A-minor, set of 6

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Sleek chimes, instantly recognisable as the cattail plant
Perfect for playful interactions in parks, nature trails and for musical mindfullness
Produces a mellow and soothing sound
Light bronze cylindrical adonized aluminium chimes
Features small, soft green mallets
Arrives with both closed-end caps and pointed end caps

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Introducing the Percussion Play A-minor Cattails - set of 6

Whether you call them cattails, reeds or bullrushes, these sleek chimes are instantly recognisable as the slender marsh plant with tall stems and dark brown velvety heads.

Great for playful interactions along nature trails, in parks or in woodlands, citizens can stop and enjoy a moment of musical mindfulness while exploring the great outdoors. Built from light bronze cylindrical adonized aluminium and attached to stainless steel 'stems', the instrument is durably built and made to withstand harsh conditions outdoors.

Sent with two different end caps to choose from, the closed end cap gives a flush finish, while the pointed end caps replicate the staminate of the cattail. Both will prevent debris from entering the chime and affecting the sound produced, while still blending in seamlessly with nature.

Mindful, relaxing sound

The chimes produce a soothing, mellow sound when struck with the small, soft green mallets arriving with the instrument. This makes the Percussion Play cattail the perfect, mindful addition to any outdoor public space.

Excellent warranty provided

Percussion Play's manufacturing processes are consistently of the highest quality, and on top of that they offer unrivalled warranties on their products:

Limited 25 Year Warranty - on metalwork used in the supporting structure of stands and frames, against structural failure caused by deterioration due to exposure to weather or by defective materials or workmanship.

Limited 10 Year Warranty - on timber, composite, aluminium and stainless steel components (includes notes and fixings), against structural failure caused by deterioration due to exposure to weather or by defective materials or defective workmanship.

Limited 2 Year Warranty - on mallets and other components used in the initiation of percussive sound on Percussion Play instruments.

NB: These Limited Warranties do not include fading of colours, damage due to excessive wear and tear, vandalism, or negligence.

Surface mounted vs Ground install

There are two ways to install this Percussion Play product:

Surface mounted

The leg is attached to a base plate, which is then fixed into the ground using anchors. This provides a brilliant level of stability whilst making it possible to move the product around with relative ease.

Ground install

The leg is directly embedded into the ground, providing excellent, long-lasting stability. However, once placed, the instrument will be very hard to move - perfect for permanent installations.

Installation instructions included below.

Installation instructions

Ground install instructions Surface mount instructions


Dimensions	170cm x 46cm
Sound at different distances (dB):	50m	10m	<3m
	52	62	87

Delivery methods

We despatch orders quickly and efficiently. Orders processed before 1pm are very often despatched on the same day (subject to payment terms and stock availability). Orders placed after our couriers have collected will usually be shipped the following day. We use a variety of couriers and shipping methods to ensure that orders are shipped and delivered quickly and safely. We can call upon a number of additional couriers during busy periods, and also operate a private specialist service for acoustic and digital piano deliveries.

Click & Collect

It is possible to collect your order for free from our showroom at:

Chamberlain Music
Corporate House
Kings Road Industrial Estate
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2QH

Collections can be made Monday to Friday, 9:00am –5:30pm. You can collect from our showroom where there is ample car-parking available.

Select ‘Click & Collect’ as the delivery method when you reach the checkout page. Your order will be processed quickly, and we will inform you by email when it is ready for collection (usually within 24 hours, subject to stock availability). Please bring a copy of your order confirmation with you when collecting.

Delivery charges

Our carriage charges are normally calculated according to order contents as below:

UK mainland

Most instruments, accessories, & books	£3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT) Free over £50 inc.VAT
Large items (Storage trolleys, music stand trolleys, baritone saxophones, portable digital pianos, drum kits, gamelan packs, samba packs, individual steel pans, timpani, tubular bells, vibraphones, orchestral xylophones, cellos, tech bundles)	£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) for first item £12.50 ex.VAT (£15 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Extra large items (Double basses, steel pan packs, bass steel pans, tubas)	£35 ex.VAT (£42 inc.VAT) for first item £25 ex.VAT (£30 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Digital pianos (Most upright style models)	FREE boxed delivery (requires self-assembly) £195 ex.VAT (£234 inc.VAT) for GOLD delivery (includes assembly, positioning, and disposal of packaging)
Large digital pianos (Grand piano style cabinets and selected larger models)	£49 ex.VAT (£58.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly) £195 ex.VAT (£234 inc.VAT) for GOLD delivery (includes assembly, positioning, and disposal of packaging)
Acoustic pianos	Free ground floor delivery Call us for more complicated deliveries

Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands, & Channel Islands

Books	£3.75 ex.VAT (£4.50 inc.VAT) Channel Islands: £7.50 ex.VAT (£9 inc.VAT)
Most instruments & accessories	£17.50 ex.VAT (£21 inc.VAT) per order
Large items	£35 ex.VAT (£42 inc.VAT) per item
Extra large items	£49 ex.VAT (£58.80 inc.VAT) per item
Digital pianos	£59 ex.VAT (£70.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
Large digital pianos	£99 ex.VAT (£118.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery to schools (requires self-assembly) £129 ex.VAT (£154.80 inc.VAT) for boxed delivery anywhere else (requires self-assembly)
Acoustic pianos	Call us for a quote

Republic of Ireland

Books & sheet music	10% of basket total Min £15 inc.VAT
Most instruments & accessories	12.5% of basket total Min £30 inc.VAT
Large items	£75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for first item £50 ex.VAT (£60 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Extra large items	£99 ex.VAT (£118.80 inc.VAT) for first item £75 ex.VAT (£90 inc.VAT) for each subsequent item
Digital and acoustic pianos	Call us for a quote

Mainland Europe and Rest of World

If you would like to order from us, but you live outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, or Republic of Ireland, please email us at sales@chamberlainmusic.com with your enquiry and we will do our best to help.

If your basket contains items from more than one of these categories, you will be charged a blended rate (usually equivalent to the highest individual carriage charge). Some extremely large and built-to-order products are shipped direct from the manufacturer and are subject to further surcharges (see individual product pages for more information).

Orders paid before 3pm are normally despatched the same day subject to availability. If you need something in a hurry, we can normally organise next day delivery on products we have in stock. Call us for a quote.

Couriers are contracted to deliver Monday to Friday only, with the exception of our private piano delivery team who deliver on Saturdays where applicable.

Chamberlain Music is an approved supplier for the DfE Musical Instruments, Equipment, & Technology Framework.

If you are a school and would like assistance or to discuss your requirements, please email me or call our sales department:

jon.caton@chamberlainmusic.com 01428 658806

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