I am looking for opinions on various Marimbas. I am looking to purchase a new Marimba for my son. He is currently 13 years old and plays the Marimba in the school band. I have looked at all the messages posted on the board and searched the Internet for various comments. I would like something that sounds good and will last through college years at least. While I would like to purchase a quality instrument, I do not want to overbuy.
Of the various models below, I am looking for people's opinion of them as you cannot go to a store and see them. Durability is an important factor. For example, do the wooden bars have a tendency to crack over time? Do you need to have the bars retuned over time. Is there parts that age or were out that have to be replaced. Any comment would be appreciated, unfortunately I do not know enough to ask specific questions.
In no particular order:
All pricing is in US dollars and came from the website or catalog
MFG/Model | List Price | LoneStar | Wwand BW |
Adams | |||
CK43 4.3 Oct Concert Synthetic | 4,950 | $3,218 | Not Listed |
Malletech | |||
Totally out of my price range | |||
Mussar | |||
M-31 4 Oct C-C Windsor II | $3,745 | 2,247 | $2,380 |
M-32 4-Oct Studio Padouk | $2,500 | $1,500 | $1,590 |
M-240 4 1/3 Oct A-C Padouk Studio Grand | $4500 | $2,700 | $2,860 |
M-300 4 1/3 Oct A-C Synthetic Classic Grand | $5,565 | $3,339 | $3,535 |
M-245 4 1/3 Oct A-C Rose Wood Studio Grand | $7,500 | $4,500 | $4,765 |
Premier | |||
430 Synthetic | $5,395 | $3,237 | Not Listed |
Yamaha | |||
YM 1430 4 1/3 Oct Padouk | $3,210 | N/A | $2,265 |
YM 2400 4 1/3 Oct Synthetic | $5,195 | N/A | $3,665 |
Note: Lonestar does not carry Yamaha | |||
KORI | |||
All models, 4.3 Oct, Lonestar does not carry the Kori Brand and WWandBW do not list the sale price. Does anyone now why Kori models all list so much cheaper that other manufactures. | |||
Thanks in advance for any and all comments
Steve
