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MISC
A Study in Marimba Design and Construction
Marimbas and bar percussion are undoubtedly complicated instruments. Not only do the individual parts need to be precisely designed and built, but they all need to fit precisely within the confines of the overall instrument.
1. Design Drawings
2. Bars Sizing and Layout
Selecting Wood
![]() Chris Banta and wife at CCBANTA Booth at the 1979 NAMM Convention |
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![]() Chris Banta and Deagan's Hal Trommer |
![]() Chris Banta and Roy Webster |
![]() Chris Banta setting up his NAMM booth |
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Bars
Pre-Assembly Layout
Pitch Lettering
Frame
Bar Support Rails
Rough Set-ups
Test Resonators
Bar Alignment - Mounting - Stand-offs - Stringing-Up
Final Assembly
Shop Ovewrview
Finish
Resonator Alignment - Mounting
Tuning - Coupling
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