I have an early 1940's student model Leedy brand marimba that needs repair. Is there anyone out there who can help? The frame needs minor repair and the whole thing needs metal resonators. The originals are made of card board due to the scarcity of metal during WWII. Otherwise, it is a very fine instrument. Thanks in advance for anybody's help. Randy

Randy
I'm making a set of resonators for the marimba I'm building. I could make a set for you as well. Please advise regarding the octave range of the instrument as well as how they are mounted now diameter of the tubes etc. I'd also need to know what your time frame is.
I'm using aluminum tubing with turned aluminum stops. These could be anodised or powder coated as you would like.
Regarding your frame, please describe the work needed so I might be able to make a suggestion.
Best regards
Peter

hi , i would not get rid of those cardboard pipes (replace them but keep them put away for value pruposes) gilberto at century mallets is great and knows more than most about treatment of older / vintage instruments. he's at 773-248-7733. (ps - i don't work for him or anything but have always been happy with his tuning, etc.)

greg