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Leedy Marimba

Range: 4 octaves

Number of Reviews: 1

Average Scores:
Sound and Tone: 10
Design and Construction: 9
Appearance: 9
Customer Support: n/a
Overall Rating: 10


Reviewer: Kurt Schluenes
e-mail: not publicly available
Date submitted: Dec. 2, 2002

Purchase Price: $750

Sound & Tone
Rating: 10
Comments: This is the greatest marimba in the world. Very early Leedy from the 30's. The grain on the bars is unbelievable. Every bar is perfect. The sound is perfect everywhere. An amazing instrument. I picked it up from a guy who was not a percussionist and didn't know what he had. Sounds good with all different types of mallets. Projects beautifully. Still in tune.
Design & Construction
Rating: 9
Comments: Same width. Frame is a little beat but still good. No noises. Rosewood.
Appearance
Rating: 9
Comments: Bars are beautiful. Frame is a little old and beat.
Customer Support
Rating: no opinion
Comments:
Overall Rating
Rating: 10
Comments: So many people have offered me money for this instrument. It's amazing how nice it sounds.