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Scott R
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1) Are the Adams Soloist and Artist instruments comparable in quality of sound to the comparable Musser?
definately, I like the adams better actually. There is just something about the bars on M250s (the classic 4 1/3 model) that I just dont like.
(2) We have a minivan. The instrument will have to fit in a space no bigger than a 4x6 sheet of plywood when it gets transported. Those 6 bags of Adams are just resonators and bars, right? That still leaves the frame to stuff in. Will the Adams break down (six bags) small enough to go in a minivan? Will a Musser?
Every part of the marimba gets put into the bags. But either instrument breaks down enough to fit into that space.
(3) Is there a penalty with Adams (easier to take apart means less stable / more prone to buzzes or other problems)?
nope, in fact musser instruments seem to have more frame problems than adams in my experience.
4) If we decide to go the USED instrument route, is eBay the best place to look? (We've lost 2 bids for Musser "Brentwood" model).
check out the malletshop (www.malletshop.com) or check out the percussive arts sociert (www.pas.org) there are often people selling used instruments. You might also be able to contact the manufacturer and see if there are any refurbished instruments for sale.
(5) Given we live in the Midwest, should we just get the Musser and be done with it? The schools, universities, and music camps around here all use Musser. I'm wondering how often a marimba breaks or needs tuning or stuff like that (yes, I'm just the ignorant parent). : )
Personally I would recommend the adams instrument, they sound great, are very durable, easily transportable and height adjustable. Musser is good sound, pretty durable, pretty transportable and not height adjustable. Marimbas dont break too often and dont need tuning very often either. When it does need repair though, its very obvious (even to an "ignorant parent" =)) I think an Adams instrument is going to be your best bet.
Scott
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