The name comes from the famous Clair Omar Musser. The bars are made 50 sets a time and when assembled as an instrument, hand picking process to balance the timbre throughout the instrument is done.

Korogi is one of the leading manufacturer of Marimba in Japan. Known for the bright sound and long ringing tone.

Malletech is the Marimba and Mallet maker which was established by Leigh Howered Stevens. Apart from LHS, such famous players like Gordon Stout and Evelyn Glennie uses Malletec Instruments.
On the other hand, since keyboard are made one set a time for each instrument, there are opinions that the balance of the sound from one bar to the next is not optimal etc.
The instrument is thought to suite both classical repatoir as well as the modern repatoir.

Known for Robert van Sice Artist Series Marimba etc. Many people likes the dark timbre of this instrument. Apart from Robert van Sice, players like Alex Jacobowitz and Kunihiko Komori uses this instrument.

Coe Percussion offers complete custom built marimbas and xylophones designed to meet each individual's needs.

Marimba One is known for its quality and price performance. Dark timber. Artists like Nancy Zeltsman uses it. You can also order from this page.

Home for Yamaha Marimba. Top models are created with such artists like Keiko Abe, and Nanae Mimura, etc. Very durable. Timbre is somewhat darker than that of Korogi.

Bergerault company is making marimbas available all over the world (europe, usa, taipe, Japan ). Bergeraut worked for the opera de Paris, scala di milano, bolchoi theatre and so on...

Saito Gakki is specialized in keyboard mallet instruments.

DeMorrow Instruments, Ltd. is a small company that manufactures and sells mallet percusion instruments, specializing in marimbas, xylophones, vibraphones, and orchestra bells. Doug just recently expanded the shop and now employs 4 workers. He is able to ship totally handmade instruments in 3-4 months. Please check out the website and give us a call or email us, we know you will be glad you did.