Blurry Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Does anyone know where I could find a reasonably priced wooden xylophone? Used is certainly acceptable! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 If I'm not mistaken, you're looking for a marimba. I think by definition xylophones are metal whereas marimbas are wood. Waiting to be corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-towns Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 I believe you are correct, and Babsy, you live in a forest, make your own dirtbag... peace.james. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Velvet: If I'm not mistaken, you're looking for a marimba. I think by definition xylophones are metal whereas marimbas are wood. Waiting to be corrected. Your wait is over. Google's definition* of 'xylophone' brings up (among a few others): quote: a percussion instrument with wooden bars tuned to produce a chromatic scale and with resonators; played with small mallets Also, my copy of "Webster's Super New School and Office Dictionary" defines 'xylophone' as quote: a musical instrument that consists of a graduated series of wooden bars... 'Marimba' is defined as quote: a musical instrument resembling the xylophone As to the original question, have you tried eBay? Aloha, Brad * To turn Google into your own 'defining slave', type "define:" and then the term you want defined into the search box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Uh-oh brad...you're link...she don't work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 quote:Originally posted by rubberdinghy: Uh-oh brad...you're link...she don't work! Dang. You're right; I tried 'em all except the eBay...I edited the post, and it should work now. Bowing ashamedly in supplication, Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Oh yeah, try the Ottawa Folklore Centre. They have lots of weird percussion things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balogna pogna Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Hey Babs, We used to have one that was imported from Africa, made of wood and large shells to catch the sound. It had 12 notes and was pretty close to the notes they were supposed to represent. I believe it was pricey at $400.00 or so but I've seen them around KW in some of the import type stores (right near the dideridos and rainsticks). peace, Cary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 If you're looking for orchestra-style marimbas then no, the Folklore Centre doesn't have any. They usually do have the wooden African-style ones though, the kinds with the gourds and stuff. They sound good and are usually pitched either 12-tone or pentatonic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Try the Wassabi Collective rummage sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 they had a huge one at the african drum shop in kensington, i have no idea how much it cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurry Posted February 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Ya, I saw one at the African Drum Shop in Kensington a couple of years back and it was like $500. That's outta my league but you're right it was REALLY sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple foot Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 I was talking to the guy from alpha yaya diallo and he makes them. He lives in seattle. that is all i know. oh he could play them really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 alpha yaya diallo... is that on bloor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Kevo you are on fire in this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigger Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 If not mistaken I think the Wassabi folks constructed the ones they were using .Take alook around take some pictures and try it out or maybe someone on the site has some good shots of Wassabi's then use that as a blue print.Try e-mailing the Wassabi folks they could help you out. Seeya Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 quote:Originally posted by KevO: Try the Wassabi Collective rummage sale? Damn! That's the funniest thing I've read all week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurry Posted February 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 No BradM, I haven't tried Ebay yet.....will do that. Thanks!! Ya Velvet, I wasn't too sure of the proper name so I did my search on google and came up with the same definitions as BradM. Figured, adding "wooden" in front of xylophone would get the idea across that I'm not too keen on the metal bars. Velvet, you serious about the Ottawa Folklore Centre? (ie - you think they'd have some they're looking to get rid of?) Good point C-twons.......I'll get out my plaid jacket, axe and sheep-fuckers and head out for a good ol' tree ass-whoopin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backbacon Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 quote: Originally posted by \/\/illy: quote: Originally posted by KevO: Try the Wassabi Collective rummage sale? Damn! That's the funniest thing I've read all week! Yeah, me too! That made me laugh, KevO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevO Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 thanks guys, i'll be here all week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Musicface Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Hey Babsy, give a shout to Soul Drums in North York: http://www.souldrums.com/ They've even got an 800 number if you're not in the TO dialing area. I'm not totally sure about xylophones/marimbas, but they certainly have other kinds of tuned percussion there. And they're very helpful, if they can't get it there I'm sure they'd be happy to give you some leads. Peace, Mr. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blurry Posted February 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 I tried Ebay......they have EVERYTHING!! FUCK!! Tigger that sounds way too advanced for me Maybe that'll be my kindergarten class' next projet. Mr Musicface, thanks for the suggestion.......I'll try them out as well. KevO, thanks for the smiles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elemeno Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 quote:Originally posted by Babsy Mudcock: Ya, I saw one at the African Drum Shop in Kensington a couple of years back and it was like $500. That's outta my league but you're right it was REALLY sweet! your not even in a league mr mudcock. might see you in k town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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