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New Mallet Instruments

In keeping with our policy of offering only the highest quality mallet instruments—from our own K-Series and RT-Series glockenspiels to the vanderPlas vibraphones—Fall Creek is pleased to now offer custom built marimbas and xylophones by two of the world's finest mallet instrument makers, Matt Coe and Doug Demorrow.

Each of these superb artisans is offering a series of mallet instruments with all of the renowned sound quality of their top of the line instruments at very affordable prices.

Demorrow Instruments

Click to enlarge Studio Marimbas

4.3 Octaves $3,995
5.0 Octaves $7,150

  • Finest Select Honduras Rosewood
  • Tunable Brass Resonators
  • Height Adjustable
  • Custom Built to your order
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Coe Percussion

Click to enlarge Concert Xylophones with wood/metal "Hybrid" Frame
The sound of a vintage xylophone on a contemporary frame

3.5 Octaves $3,500
4.0 Octaves $4,500

  • Finest Select Honduras Rosewood
  • Tunable Brass Resonators
  • Height Adjustable
  • Custom Built to your order
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Click to enlarge Concert Marimbas with wood/metal "Hybrid" Frame

4.3 Octaves $6,000
5.0 Octaves $9,500

  • Finest Select Honduras Rosewood
  • Tunable Aluminum Resonators in your choice of colors
  • Height Adjustable (6" range)
  • Custom Built to your order
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vanderPlas Vibraphones

Visit our Vibes page to learn about the full line of vanderPlas Vibraphones we carry. Contact us for ordering information.

Fall Creek Glockenspiels

Visit our Glocks page to learn more about the Fall Creek K-100 Series and RT Series Glockenspiels. Contact us for ordering information.




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Restored Vintage Instruments

Fall Creek now offers a specialized selection of vintage mallet instruments.

If you demand the quality of classic older mallet instruments but are unable to find the right instrument at a reasonable price, perhaps we can help.

Realizing that prices of used mallet instruments, especially vintage mallet instruments, have been moving ever higher, our aim is to find, restore, and offer only the finest of these wonderful older instruments at fair, affordable prices.

All restoration work is done by Fall Creek's fine craftspeople. All tuning is done by Bill Youhass. Restored instruments come with a 1 year tuning warantee.

Consignment Instruments

Consignment instruments are carefully screened. We offer only those instruments in 'very good' to like-new condition. We will tune consignment instruments once at ANY TIME at 50% off the current tuning fee.

Available Used Instruments

Click to enlarge Musser Canterbury Marimba 4.3 octaves

$8,500

On Consignment
  • Excellent condition.
  • One owner since purchase around 1950.
  • A true classic. Only about 125 ever built.
  • Many believe this was the finest, most resonant marimba ever made.
  • Includes cases (not shown)
  • See owners statement.
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Click to enlarge Deagan #932 3.5 octave xylophone

$2,800

  • Restored to better than new condition.
  • Bars are in excellent condition, and have been refinished.
  • Very sturdy frame has been stripped and painted.
  • Resonators stripped and painted.
  • Rails have new cord, insulators and springs.
  • Photos are a little dark. Bar finish is lighter.
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Click to enlarge Deagan #354 4 Octave Marimba

$2,800 SOLD

  • Very good condition
  • Bars in very good condition and have been tuned to A-440 and re-lacquered. (Graduated: 2 1/4" – 1 5/8")
  • Brass resonators have been highly polished
  • Very sturdy frame
  • 4" locking casters have been added, as well as extra stainless steel bracing
  • Rails have been varnished with new insulators, bar cord and springs
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Click to enlarge Adams "Artist" 4.3 Octave Marimba

$4,000 SOLD

On Consignment

  • Like new condition
  • 6 years old and stored in a living room
  • Played only about 10 times
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Click to enlarge Adams XS1HV40 "Soloist" 4 Octave Xylophone

$2450 SOLD

  • Like new instrument
  • Bars in excellent condition
  • Full rich cutting sound
  • Easily height adjustable on super sturdy voyager frame
  • Includes drop cover
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Click to enlarge Deagan #830 Master Lite Waite 3 Octave Xylophone C5 – C8

$1,200

  • Very good condition
  • Light weight aluminum resonators- expected scratches, etc
  • Bars in excellent condition, very bright sound with lots of punch
  • Bar finish has a vintage patina
  • Stand is very light but sturdy
  • A great sounding, easily transportable xylophone
  • Perfect for pit work, small spaces, etc
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If you are looking for something in particular, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

For further information please contact; 585-394-8280 bill@marimbas.com



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