Second Hand Instruments

Orchestral Percussion is pleased to offer this space to percussionists to advertise the sale of their instruments. If applicable the showroom facilities can be made available to the potential buyers.

	Slingerland Timps (26 & 29) Model: Travel Price: SOLD It must be noted that I have not seen these instruments, however it is clear from the photos that they are in exceptional condition, certainly better than any others that I have seen. I also know that these drums have not been used for a long time. The slingerland travel timps are similar to Ludwigs but instead of the balanced action pedal, it uses the premier clutch and grip rod. The foot can be removed from the drum for transportation, and the legs fold in. There are a few things to look out for on these types of drums: the folding legs are made from an aluminium with a high zinc content (a cheaper alloy) that can break at the hinge: so care is needed when moving them. The bowl sits in a cup on a tube which is then clamped to the base casting - if this is overtightened the tube can become distorted. Neither of these issues appear on these drums.
	Premier Timps (25 & 28) Model: Series 1 Price: SOLD Premier series one timps are still in demand due to the fine control which is situated at the far side of the head, which means that they are best suited to using calfskin. The fact that they also use standard head sizes (one inch over the bowl size) is also beneficial for using calfskin. These drums have been through the workshop, and have been fully overhauled including preventative treatment at the "ankles" (just above the strut to base casting bolts) where due to the casting method adopted by premier at the time, there is a weakness making them prone to snapping. They have also had the "toes" (the part of the bae casting that sits on the floor beneath the pedal) raised back to original height - over the years the aluminium wears away which causes the mechanism to drag on the floor when changing pitch.
	Viscount Marimba Price: SOLD This is a beautiful instrument, small and compact, with a lovely sound, really nice notes, and a great retro look. It packs down reasonably well, and is very easy to assemble. It comes with a protective top.
More images to follow	Premier Vibraphone OAV300 Condition Report (PDF 132KB) Location: Wales Price: £2500.00 Probably the best vibe tha Premier built, this vibe has been used and shows signs of it, but it is still sturdy and everything works. It hasn't been through the workshop, so specific details are limited, but from the pictures it looks like it really just needs a service and a good clean.
	Ajax Vibraphone Condition Report (PDF 184KB) Location: Kent Price: £1400.00 This is a really nice sounding vibe. These older vibes may have unfashionable narrow bars, but they are also thicker, and what they loose in volume is (in my view) more than made up for in sweetness of tone and increased sustain. The original frame was beyond repair, so I was asked to make a new frame. I always try and retain the aesthetic feel of the design, so the metal work replicates the curves, the colour is an homage to the metalic blue which can be seen on the resonators, and is certainly individual! The wood work is varnished, so you can see the hardwoods used, The damper bar is my trapezoid design to improve damping - forget silicon gel, it makes no difference, just design it better!
	Yamaha Vibraphone YV1600 Price: SOLD Although second hand, this instrument could easily pass as being brand new. It has spent its life set up in a house, and never been gigged. It is being sold because it was no longer being played. This model is a mid range instrument, and would ideally suit a student, it is not as easy to set up and dismantle as the top range models, but is the usual high standard of components associated with Yamaha and consequently easy to use and reliable.
	E-Vibe Condition Report (PDF 130KB) Location: Kent Price: £2800.00 VanderPlas are moving the goal posts with vibraphones - this distinctively coloured instrument comes with a built in FX-processor and equaliser. Each of the graduated bars has an embedded pickup wich according to the manufacturer, do not break (I would dispute this, but presumably it means that they would fix any problems free of charge). This type of pick up system is similar to the K&K system, giving a very strong signal which is grouped in half octaves and can be adjusted using the control panel along with effect level and stereo panning. Comes with a flight case and dust cover.