According to references [Groves dictionary of musical instruments I think] the number of instruments in the percussion family exceed six hundred. In reality most of the instruments will be closely related and very rare. Furthermore the standard orchestral range of instruments is smaller still. Even so, I work on a broad variety of instruments, and yet I am still asked if I repair guitars or whatever. My brain can hardly cope with all the knowledge associated with my own specialism without taking on other sections of instruments, I will leave those instruments for those instrument makers!
So to demonstrate the diversity of what I do do [hehe], below are all the posts I have written, in chronological, order starting with the two latest (which are featured on the home page) and going backwards into the depths of time.
There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding which model of Premier vibraphone people have. This post is a list of vibraphones produced by Premier arranged in reverse chronological order.
There are some of Premiers more modern models missing from the list, which may well be added to the list at a later date, but for now the list should be sufficient to answer most questions about identifying the model of your vibe.
QEST Celebrates 35 Years of Investing in the Future of Craft The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) celebrates 35 years of championing excellence in craft. QEST transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector. QEST’s impact… Read more »
Every now and again I get to work on my favourite make of vibraphones, a Deagan. There is something about the sound of Deagan vibes that I particularly like. The wide bars generate the power, but still manage to retain that sweetness you get with narrow bars. This is the first 590 that I have… Read more »
Adams 4.1/3 Concert Marimba with Dark Honduras Rosewood Bars for sale. The instrument has been fully serviced and repaired where needed. The notes have been tuned (A=440 Hertz)
This Ross vibraphone model 229 has come in to my workshop for sale. As can be seen from the images, it is in excellent condition with only very minor scuffs on a couple of resonators and some wear on the ends of the note bed. This instrument was purchased when Ross produced instruments in the… Read more »
Celeste wanted any condition considered
This Premier 751 vibraphone, probably made in the late 1980’s, came into my workshop for repair, full refurbishment and sale. The repairs required in the past would have seen the instrument scrapped, but this model of vibraphone in any condition are now becoming difficult to find. As can be seen from the photographs and video,… Read more »
The pedal on a Premier timpani can get stuck solidly in the down position. This is a common problem that I have to sort out, usually over the telephone, so this post shows how to resolve the situation.
Every timpanist should know… …How the Premier Timpani Clutch Mechanism Works. The Premier clutch mechanism has three elements that work in conjunction with each other: The pedal, the fork pressing linkage, and the clutch block. It must be noted that they are not operated in isolation, they are part of the whole pedal assembly which… Read more »
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