 [1721]Re:Marimba Building (330 reads) |
2002-04-04 03:17:35 |
Didn't you e-mail me about this a while ago? I forget. Anyway, WOW!! I had the same impulse 30 years ago, and followed it through...So DO IT!! As simplistic as it may seem, one suggestion I would have is to begin by copying another marimba that you like..The bars are the most crucial aspect and should be Honduras rosewood..Don't even mess around with other woods (except for your own pleasure) . everybody's already tried it--purple heart, coco bolo, lignum vitae,etc.... Padouk is an acceptable second BUT...you will learn more from the real thing. One big difficulty is getting properly dried wood..(Actually, the best wood I've ever found is 2-3 tons I bought in 1972 from Belize.) BUT..try to get some from a specialty hardwood importer..and go to town !! Bill Youhass Fall Creek Marimbas www.marimbas.com www.marimbas.com Remote Host: |
 [1708]Marimba Building <Bryce Johnson> |
2002-03-28 14:44:06 |
 [1721]Re:Marimba Building <Bill Youhass> |
2002-04-04 03:17:35 |
 [1722]Re:Re:Marimba Building <James Walker> |
2002-04-04 03:56:29 |
| [1727]Re:Re:Re:Marimba Building <Bill Youhass> |
2002-04-05 03:32:40 |
| [1746]Re:Re:Re:Re:Marimba Building <Bryce Johnson> |
2002-04-09 06:20:02 |
| [1771]Re:Marimba Building <Bill Youhass> |
2002-04-21 01:33:27 |
| [1773]Marimba Building <Bryce Johnson> |
2002-04-21 01:47:38 |