I am looking to buy a padouk marimba (as a hobbiest only, can't afford rosewood 🙁 I am looking for suggestions as to which brand people have been happy with. I have heard bad things about the Musser. I know Yamaha and Adams both make one as well.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Erika

from what i know, the adams is tuned better, has a better frame, and is just over all better than the yamaha. i am looking at the differenec between padouk and rosewood mysle,f need to play some padouk first!!

~nat Harward

Marimba

(F.E. OLDS & Son Model 3100) 4 Octaves (C3-C7), hand-tuned Duralon bars,
A442, 5/8" thick, 1 1/2" to 2" wide (graduated) bars, large brake casters,
cover, 95lbs. Purchased a few months ago. List $3,595.

Asking: $2,350

Note: Wrong Picture Previously sent. Correct Picture:
OLDS MARIMBA.ipg

Marimba

(F.E. OLDS & Son Model 3100) 4 Octaves (C3-C7), hand-tuned Duralon bars,
A442, 5/8" thick, 1 1/2" to 2" wide (graduated) bars, large brake casters,
cover, 95lbs. Purchased a few months ago. List $3,595.

Asking: $2,350

Note: Wrong Picture Previously sent. Correct Picture:
OLDS MARIMBA.ipg