Leedy No. On eBay, you can find new and pre-owned marimbas in varying sizes, each determined by the number of octaves they have. The history of Leedy Drums - The Vintage Drum Guide shows you Leedy Finishes, Leedy Drum Badges, Leedy Drum Set catalog pages, Leedy Snare Drum catalog pages and the most complete Leedy history all on one vintage web site.
Vintage Leedy Instruments. Get this from a library! (2005-01-01) Donated by Jack E. Rumbley The Concert Grand model marimba was the top-line brand name utilized by the Leedy Mfg.
The History of the Vibraphone - Duration: 5:33. The name marimba was eventually applied to the concert and orchestra instrument that had been inspired by the Latin American model. Leedy began his career as a professional percussionist in the 1890s. The history section of the Leedy website written by Rob Cook, author of The Complete History Of The Leedy Drum Company, ISBN 0-931759-74-9.This book and other drum history materials are available from Rebeats at www.rebeats.com.
The history of Leedy Drums - The Vintage Drum Guide shows you Leedy Finishes, Leedy Drum Badges, Leedy Drum Set catalog pages, Leedy Snare Drum catalog pages and the most complete Leedy history all on one vintage web site.
In 1910 the U.S. enterprises Deagan and Leedy began producing Latin American marimbas and adapting them for use in European and American symphony orchestras.
Smaller marimbas can be used in other groups. This 1939, 4-0ctave "Royal" marimba is in near mint condition.
Let’s go on the journey from the beginning until today, and find out more about where the marimba came from, the influences that have shaped its development through to the modern-day
U.G. It has a beautiful art deco frame, that was only in production for a few years, complete with black diamond pearl covering on … Used marimbas with more octaves have a larger range. A recent communication from Rob Cook, author of "The Complete History of the Leedy Drum Company" states that this Leedy model #641 was a marimba within the Solo-Tone line of instruments that was first seen in Leedy Catalog I from 1917 and remained through Catalog R of 1928. Please contact us if you have a Leedy Xylophone, Marimba, Marimbaphone, Bell Set, Chimes, Drums, Vibraphone, Tambourine, Wood Blocks, Sound Effects or any novelty instrument you are looking to sell or find out more information about. The marimba (/ m ə ˈ r ɪ m b ə /) is a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with yarn or rubber mallets to produce musical tones. Manufacturer: Leedy Produced between 1925-1930 Model 992 Serial number 2510 3 1/3 octave(F- B) Rosewood keys Brass Frame Complete 10-12 original spacers and modern string Missing high C key. If you have a Deagan or Leedy Xylophone, bell set (glockenspiel) Vibraphone, Marimba, Chimes for sale, feel free to contact us for more information. The instrument, which he has played since childhood, was a gift from his father.