Marimba One Motif User manual

707.822.9570 // marimbaone.com
Motif 4.3 Octave
Concert Marimba
OWNER’S MANUAL

Girder
Girder
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KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
& OWNER'S MANUAL
Bass Frame
Treble Frame
Rail #1
Rail #2
Rail #3
Rail #4
Natural Bars
Accidental Bars
CAREFULLY UNPACK YOUR CRATE
Compare the components as shown on this page.
Accidental Resonator BankNatural Resonator Bank
FOR ASSEMBLY,
YOU WILL NEED:
A large open space with carpet (or a blanket
to cover the oor)
AVOID INJURY — When opening crate, use wire cutters or scissors to cut zip ties.

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CENTER SUPPORT
ARRANGE FRAME COMPONENTS
In a large open space with carpeting (or a blanket), arrange the frame components.
Treble Frame
Bass Frame Girders
LOOSEN KNOBS ON THE END FRAMES
Turn knobs counterclockwise.
Bass Frame Treble Frame
UNFOLD ARMS
Unfold arms by swinging them over to the opposite side.

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SECURE GIRDER CONNECTION
Push girder together, hold button down.
CONNECT GIRDERS
On a at surface, align girders as shown. Slide slotted end over metallic end until
fully engaged. When you hear or feel the girder tubes touch, the girders are fully engaged.
ATTACH ANGLE BRACKET
Have assistant hold bass frame upright.
SECURE ANGLE BRACKET
Tighten frame knobs rmly,
turn clockwise.
Lower angle bracket
onto frame knobs.

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Bass Frame Treble Frame
VERIFY KNOBS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED
REPEAT PROCESS FOR TREBLE FRAME
SECURE ARM
Tighten frame knob rmly,
turn clockwise.
ATTACH ARM
Raise slotted arm up to knob.
Bass Frame

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CLOSE SAFETY LOCK
Lock is located at hinge point on resonator bank.
UNFOLD NATURAL RESONATOR
With your assistant, unfold the
natural resonator bank.
safety lock
INSTALL NATURAL RESONATOR BANK
With your assistant, carefully lift the
natural resonator bank. First slide bass
end into the slots into the bass
headboard. Then set treble
end onto block.
Bass Frame
Treble Frame
Slide bass end
into slots.
Set treble end
on block.
IDENTIFY NATURAL RESONATOR BANK
The natural resonator bank has a plug inside every tube.
The accidental resonators are missing a plug inside every 3rd or 4th tube.
(without resonators go to #18)
INSTALL ACCIDENTAL RESONATOR BANK
Repeat steps for the second resonator bank.

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bass
treble
1T
1T
1T
treble end
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RAILS
Bass Frame
Treble Frame
IDENTITFY RAIL SLOTS 1 – 4
NOTE: Gaps between the rail jacks
are wider on the bass end of rail.
IDENTIFY RAILS 1 – 4
Numbers are engraved on the
top of Bass and Treble ends.
UNFOLD RAILS
With your assistant, unfold the rail while
supporting each end.
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1
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3
Rail Number

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1T
1T
1T
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REPEAT FOR RAILS 2 – 4
Bass Frame
Bass Frame
Treble Frame
Treble Frame
INSTALL RAIL 1
Lower Rail 1 into slots and onto exible rail pins.
Make sure the rail is fully engaged
onto the exible pegs.
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1T
1T
2T
1T
corner jacks
rail jacks
bar cord
1B
2B
corner jacks
rail jacks
bar cord
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INSTALL NATURAL BARS
Carefully unroll Natural bar bundle. Place natural bars over rails #1 and #2.
POSITION BARS ON RAILS
Cord should rest on Rail Jacks. Wrap
the bar cord around Corner Jacks at
the treble end.
Bass Frame
Treble Frame
PLACE BARS ON RAILS
Once all bars are in place, from the
bass end, pull the cord taut (pulling
evenly on each end of the cord at the
same time), hook the springs to the
loop and then place the cord over the
corner jacks.
Bass End
Treble End

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RELEASE LEVERS
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Always adjust the height of the instrument
with rails, resonators, and bars installed.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
Raising/Lowering your marimba
Gently lift or push down to
raise or lower. Use gauges
to ensure that both ends are
always at the same height.
Locate the Izzy Height
Adjustment™ clamp on
the frame.
Close levers when desired
height is achieved.

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AFTER ASSEMBLY CARE & MAINTENANCE
Over time, as you play your instrument, the cord that suspends the bars may loosen and
need to be adjusted. To increase tension in the bar cord, use the cleats behind the spring
to hold the slack in the cord.
bar cord tension
marimba cleaning
moving the marimba
bar cord tension 
UNHOOK SPRINGS
FORM LOOP IN CORD
At cleat, pull cord to make
enough slack to form a loop.
SLIP LOOP OVER CLEAT
Slip the loop down around the cleat.
Pull the cord taut.
RE-HOOK SPRINGS
CleatHooksCleat
Spring
(Bar Cord)
Spring

marimba cleaning
moving the marimba
sagging bars
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USE A SOFT COTTON CLOTH OR TOWEL DAMPENED WITH WATER ONLY.
Do not use furniture polish on your marimba! Most products of this type contain silicone,
which will damage the nish and contaminate the wood.
THE MARIMBA SHOULD ONLY BE LIFTED BY THE END FRAMES.
Lifting by the rails will cause the rails to come out of their slots.
When the marimba is moved, pass SLOWLY through doorways, over doorjambs,
electrical cords, and uneven surfaces.
With time, the natural or accidental bars may sag over the length of the marimba.
CAREFULLY REMOVE THE BARS THAT ARE SAGGING.
Lift out the rail that is no longer level and fold the
rail to expose the stainless steel leveling screw.
Use a Phillips head screwdriver.
Turn the screw about an eighth of a turn
counter clockwise from its present location.
Replace the rail and check it again. Reposition the
bars as before. leveling screw

Octave 1 Octave 2 Octave 3 Octave 4 Octave 5
5 Octave Marimba C2 to C7 5 1/2 Octave Marimba C2 to F7
Do you need a bar replaced? Please
contact us to schedule the replacement
and refer to the bars as shown on this
bar chart and include your serial
number in your correspondence.
Keep your old bars until you receive
new ones from us. That way, you’re
never without a bar on your marimba.
Remember: your bars are under
warranty for the first year and we’ll
replace them at no cost (shipping not
included). Beyond the first year, contact
us for bar replacement pricing.
Shipping Address
Marimba One
901 O St
Suite D
Arcata CA 95521
USA
Email
per[email protected]
Telephone
707.822. 9570
BAR CHART
BASS END
TREBLE END
4 1/3 Octave Marimba A2 to C7
C#2
D#2
F#2
G#2
A#2
C#3
D#3
F#3
G#3
A#3
C#4
D#4
F#4
G#4
A#4
C#5
D#5
F#5
G#5
A#5
C#6
D#6
F#6
G#6
A#6
C#7
D#7
C2
D2
E2
F2
G2
A2
B2
C3
D3
E3
F3
G3
A3
B3
C4 (Mid C)
D4
E4
F4
G4
A4
B4
C5
D5
E5
F5
G5
A5
B5
C6
D6
E6
F6
G6
A6
B6
C7
D7
E7
F7
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WARRANTY
YOU ARE THE OWNER OF ONE OF THE FINEST MARIMBAS IN THE WORLD
THE FOLLOWING WARRANTY PROTECTS YOUR INVESTMENT
PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY
Manufacturer of the world’s nest percussion keyboards and mallets
MARIMBA ONE WARRANTS ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER
THAT THIS INSTRUMENT IS FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS
AND/OR WORKMANSHIP AS FOLLOWS:
1. During a period of twelve (12) months from the date of receiving your instrument, Marimba One will
pay all labor and materials necessary to repair any defective instrument or part thereof. We will repair
a defective instrument or part at the location of our factory. The purchaser must pay all shipping
charges to and from our factory in advance.
2. During a period of twelve (12) months from the date of receiving your instrument, Marimba One
will replace at no charge any bar that fails to perform according to acceptable musical standards.
Marimba One will replace any defective bar upon request by the purchaser. The purchaser must
return the defective bar to the location of our factory upon receipt of the replacement bar. The
purchaser must pay all shipping charges to and from our factory in advance.
3. During a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of receiving your instrument, Marimba One
will provide one free retuning of the entire keyboard of your instrument. Retuning will be at the location
of our factory. The purchaser must pay all shipping charges to and from our factory in advance.
4. Natural variation occurring in colors, grains, or textures of wood and other materials which do not
aect the musical performance of the instrument shall not be considered defects, Marimba One
reserves the right to inspect any instrument claimed to be defective to determine if the cause is a
manufacturing defect. Excluded from this warranty are all defects other than manufacturing defects.
Specically excluded are defects occurring as a result of use other than normal use, including any
unauthorized alteration or repair of the instrument, defects occurring in the course of shipping, and
other similar defects not related to the manufacture of the instrument.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER, MARIMBA ONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY.
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION
AND SCOPE TO THE DURATION AND SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY IS
NONTRANSFERABLE AND VALID ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER.
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
LOCATION
901 O Street, Arcata, CA 95521 - U.S.A.
MAILING ADDRESS
Post Oce Box 786, Arcata, CA 95518 - U.S.A.
INSTRUMENT SERIAL NO.:

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