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Xylophone Beater Pneumatics
By Robert Loeffler

Larry Mayo wrote:

> Is there a set of old beaters floating around out there,
> that need a rebuild, or should I bite the bullet and start
> building them myself?

You can visit my web site and click on "completed items" and you
will find an original xylophone out of a cathedral type setting that
I completely restored.  It could be switched to reiterate or not.

It's kind of tricky to build these yourself.  There are different
methods that where used to perform the reiterating effect.  Also, you
would have to build a wind chest, assuming it will run on pressure.

I have detailed photos of the rebuilding process on my web site and
still have the xylophone, so if you need any more information or photos
please don't hesitate to email me.  I'm thinking about selling this
unit but I just love looking at it.

Good Luck on your project.
Musically, Robert Loeffler - Roberts Musical Restorations
www.robertsmusicalrestorations.com


(Message sent Sat 28 Apr 2007, 11:26:05 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

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