DescriptionYamaha YCHS7118 Chime Stand (1.5″ Tubes) is a professional-grade stand designed to support Yamaha’s 1.5″ chime tubes with exceptional strength, precision, and flexibility. Built with the same meticulous engineering as Yamaha’s orchestral chime instruments, this stand ensures secure mounting, stable performance, and effortless control of damping and sustain. Its durable construction and refined mechanics make it the ideal complement to the Yamaha YCH7118 chimes or any compatible set within the same diameter range.Performance and FunctionalityThe YCHS7118 Chime Stand incorporates Yamaha’s redesigned damper rod clamp system, delivering stronger clamping force and preventing slippage during pedal operation. Because of this enhanced design, the damper remains perfectly aligned and responsive throughout performances, allowing players to control resonance and sustain with precision. By synchronizing the damper movement with the natural front-to-back motion of the chime tubes, Yamaha has achieved smoother, more accurate damping control. This innovation makes it easier to stop the extended sustain of the tubes exactly when musically required.Performers benefit from consistent reliability and intuitive response, ensuring smooth transitions between resonant and damped passages. The stand’s mechanics are designed to complement Yamaha’s high-quality chime sets, allowing seamless playability and tonal control in both professional and educational settings.Design and ConstructionYamaha has prioritized stability, adaptability, and user convenience in the YCHS7118. A full complement of damper holes is provided in the sharp/flat tube row, granting total flexibility for tube arrangement. Players can configure any combination of up to 21 tubes, including custom or special-order sets, with complete layout freedom. Since the low C position is not fixed, users can arrange tubes according to preference or performance requirements, a feature especially useful for ensembles with unique configurations.The stand’s frame is engineered for both durability and precision alignment. It supports the tubes securely while allowing full vibration and resonance. In addition, its elegant design mirrors Yamaha’s orchestral aesthetic, featuring clean lines and balanced proportions. The stand maintains stability during dynamic performances and remains easy to move or reposition as needed.SpecificationsCompatible with Yamaha 1.5″ chime tubesRedesigned damper rod clamp for enhanced strength and stabilitySmooth, responsive damping aligned with tube motionFlexible configuration for up to 21 tubesDimensions (stand only): 81 × 71 × 176 cmDimensions (with chime tubes): 80 × 71 × 177 cmIdeal for professional, concert, and educational useMore InformationFor more like this view our full selection of concert stands. For compatibility details and assembly information, visit the Yamaha Official Website.ConclusionYamaha YCHS7118 Chime Stand (1.5″ Tubes) combines superior engineering with flexible configuration to meet the demands of professional percussionists. Its robust damper system, adjustable tube layout, and elegant design provide exceptional control, reliability, and performance stability. Whether used on stage or in rehearsal, this stand offers the strength and precision that define Yamaha’s orchestral percussion line.
