 [2618]Re:marimba size (434 reads) |
2002-12-10 13:07:19 |
(...hey, don't we know each other? I think I recognize that e-mail address!!) ;) If classical repertoire is the way you want to go, save up for the 5.0. Doug DeMorrow is phasing out his 4.5 and 4.6 marimbas (at least, this is what he said when I asked him about his marimbas back this past summer), and I suspect that other manufacturers will follow suit over the next few years. There's enough literature being written which calls for that low "C" that you'll likely want the larger instrument, if you do indeed decide to move beyond the 4.3 range. There's plenty out there that can be played on a 4.3, but if you want to start keeping up with recent works, you'll want the extended range, and if you want the extended range, you'll want the low C. If you do decide to go the 4.3 route just \ for the time being, the good news is (as far as I can tell) that marimbas seem to be holding onto much of their value when it comes to resale, so if you buy a 4.3 now and decide to move up in a year or two, you'll likely recoup a good deal of your investment, assuming you take care of your instrument (and unless you've changed drastically from the time we were in school together, Chris, I have no doubt that you'll take fabulous care of any marimba you invest in.) Good luck and good hunting, Jim http://www.malletjazz.com Remote Host: |
 [2615]marimba size <Chris> |
2002-12-10 11:01:58 |
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2002-12-10 12:20:45 |
 [2620]Re:Re:marimba size <Christopher Tomaloff> |
2002-12-10 16:00:51 |
| [2621]Re:Re:Re:marimba size <Wiliam Moersch> |
2002-12-11 14:03:36 |
| [2623]Re:Re:Re:Re:marimba size <> |
2002-12-13 09:09:27 |
| [2625]Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:marimba size <Raph> |
2002-12-13 10:00:16 |
| [2617]Re:marimba size <Wiliam Moersch> |
2002-12-10 12:25:43 |
| [2618]Re:marimba size <James Walker> |
2002-12-10 13:07:19 |
| [2631]agree about the marimba one <Evan> |
2002-12-15 07:36:05 |