The Search for a Portable/Traveling Vibraphone

It's been hard finding a good solution for a traveling vibraphone for gigs that sounds good and is easy to move around... Check out my latest solution in this video!
Also, to see how I built a custom internal pickup system for this instrument, watch this second video: • How I Built a Custom V...
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[@pascaldeshayes5459]

Nice! Thanks for sharing.
I like my Deagan 510, though ;-)

[@Glavanovibes]

Great informative video. I'm a little less afraid of non-graduated bars now! I think the M55 is still my choice, but boy do I at least need a lighter frame or something

[@VibraphonicMusic]

Thanks! 🙏Yes a graduated vibe would be preferable, but SO few good portable designs. Still searching for this...one day.

[@brianhammerstein]

Great job presenting for Yamaha.

[@eprohoda]

thanks! you made cool ,)

[@johnnyxopos2211]

Hi.I have a big request, please pay attention. My Musser M55 has the left side of the damper slightly higher than the right side. And for the last few notes the damper does not muffle. How can I level the damper?I will be very grateful for your help.

[@VibraphonicMusic]

You must just bend both sides to be even..Others may have a better answer, I'm not a Musser artist... Cheers.

[@johnnyxopos2211]

@@VibraphonicMusic Thank you.damper smooth.Cheers.

[@txbooklvr]

Thank you for this video! I just received my very first personal vibraphone yesterday, the YV 3030 because I hope one day I could perform in gigs in my church, as well as learn solos and learn how to improvise. Do you have any tips on getting the intervals accurate especially coming from playing gradulated vibes to non gradulated (especially in smaller intervals)? Thank you for this video and I’m glad this video came up in my recommendations ☺️

[@VibraphonicMusic]

Just requires some practice, but I don't find difficulty with smaller instrument.. Good luck!

[@cherrypicker1254]

What are the thoughts of the vibes community on midi mallet instruments as an option for gigging?

[@VibraphonicMusic]

Hi, yes I also gig with Xylosynth and it is great... But not the same as having a real vibraphone. Cheers.