Most consumers select a traditional chime rod grandfather clock instead of a tubular chime grandfather clock for their home. The chime rod clock costs less and is less temperamental than the tubular chime clock. Some feel the sound of the tubular chime is better than the chime rod, and it is quite different. When the hammer strikes the tubular chime, the tube is set into motion and the pitch is more accurate than the chime rod, however the decay (the time the tube continues to resonate) is quite a bit longer. This creates an effect where the different pitches start to run into each other. This is not so obvious on the simpler Westminster melody, where only four of the tubes are being struck, but very noticeable on the more complex melodies like the Whittington and the St. Michaels chimes, where 8 tubes are used.
The tubular chime array behind the pendulum is impressive in appearance and becomes a part of the aesthetics of the clock, as shown in the images below:
Chime Rod Grandfather Clock |
Tubular Grandfather Chime Clock |
Both Traditional Chime Rod and Tubular Chime Grandfather clocks are available through The Clock Depot, and free delivery is available anywhere within the cont. United States.
Two of the tubular chime grandfather clocks made in 2024:
Howard Miller J.H. Miller II 611-031 Tubular Chime Grandfather Clock
This elegant floor clock, designed by Chris Bergelin features sixteen different species of hardwoods and veneers. These are Cherry, Crotch Figured Mahogany, Russian Walnut Burl, Movingue, Maple, Ebony, Padauk, Silver Gum, Black Cherry, Magnolia, Beech, Avodire, Anegre, Pearwood, English Sycamore, and Boxwood. The beautiful swan neck pediment is crowned with three carved finials A masterpiece in clockmaking.
Kieninger Sequential chime option Tubular Chime Triple Melody Movement.
Howard Miller Tubular Chime Limited Edition Grandfather Clock
This limited edition clock is one of a kind and is a bargain. This clock uses a Hermle eight-polished brass tubular chime movement where chimes are played on real Tubular Chimes. Two-Year Warranty And Free In-Home Delivery from The Clock Depot in Durham, NC, for NC, SC, GA, VA, and MD while available.