Marimba One Soloist User manual

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BASS END FRAME
TREBLE
END
FRAME
TREBLE
SWAY BLOCK
BASS
SWAY BLOCK
RAIL #1
RAIL #2
RAIL #3
RAIL #4
ACCIDENTAL RESONATORS
NATURAL BARS ACCIDENTAL BARS
STEP 1s
NATURAL RESONATORS
Carefully unpack your
crate and compare the
components to this page.
CENTER SUPPORT
FOR ASSEMBLY, YOU WILL NEED:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
& OWNER'S MANUAL
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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42
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CENTER SUPPORT
Unfold the center support completely until
you hear an audible click. (Use a quick
motion as the rails begin to straighten out.)
BASS END: BUILD THE FRAME
BASS END
CENTER SUPPORT
TREBLE END
FRAME ASSEMBLY
In a large open space with carpeting (or a blanket),
arrange the frame components.
When folding the
support, push the
wooden button to
disengage the latch.
CLICK!
BASS END
SHOULDER
BOLTS BLACK PLATE,
KEY HOLES
The latch is spring-loaded and
will require a certain amount
of force to engage.
hold the bass end
upright while you
orient the center
support with the
wooden button on the
top edge.
bolts that protrude
from the center
support into the
keyholes of the black
metal plate on the
frame.
DOWN UNTIL THE
BOLTS LOCK INTO THE
KEYHOLES.

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52TREBLE END:
REPEAT THE PROCESS FOR THE TREBLE END OF THE FRAME.
keyholes of the black metal plate on the frame.
TIGHTEN THE FRAME:
turning clockwise until the
screws engage.
to the frames as they tighten.
can no longer turn.
BOLTS LOCK INTO THE KEYHOLES.
Cracks in the center support resulting in side to side movement before
the rails are installed will not be covered by your frame warranty!
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE FRAMES AND
CENTER SUPPORT UNTIL ALL FOUR RAILS ARE IN
PLACE; THE CENTER SUPPORT MAY CRACK!
KNOBS

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102
s
9
8
natural
accidental
bass
treble
treble
bass
s
INSTALL RAIL #2.
7LOCATE RAIL #2
With your assistant, unfold the rail
while supporting each end.
support the natural bars and resonators.
supporting the accidental bars and resonators.
Note that the bass ends of the
rails have larger gaps between
the rail jacks than the treble end.
Inside the natural resonator bank, you will see a
plug in every tube. The accidental resonators are
missing a plug in every 3rd or 4th tube.
CAUTION: The resonators are heavy. You will need an
assistant to help move the resonators into place.
\
CLOSE THE SAFETY LOCK
OPEN THE RESONATORS IN THEIR
NORMAL VERTICAL POSITION.
The rails are numbered in two places.
-Player side of the bass end.
-When folded, in the cross grain of the wood
on the treble side.
Position yourself with the bass
end on your left and treble end
on your right.
number
number

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122
112
With your assistant, carefully
lower the bank of resonators into
the frame, in front of the girders.
treble
bass
INSTALL THE BANK OF
NATURAL RESONATORS.
INSTALL THE ACCIDENTAL RESONATORS.
Repeat the process for the second resonator bank:
INSTALL RAIL #1 AND #4.
Lower the rails onto the
corresponding pins on
the frame.
Note that the bass ends
of the rails have larger
gaps between the jacks
than the treble end.
14sINSTALL THE SWAY BLOCKS.
TREBLE
SWAY BLOCK
BASS SWAY
BLOCK
The three prongs on the sway
blocks always point toward
the player.
the notches in Rail #2.
resonator banks.
treble
bass
bass treble
player’s side

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treble
bass
152
and onto the pins like the
other rails.
Make sure it is fully
engaged onto the pins in
the end frame.
162CAREFULLY UNROLL THE BAR BUNDLES.
The larger bar bundle holds the natural bars and goes
over the natural resonators. The smaller bundle holds the
accidental bars and sits over the accidental resonators.
treble
bass
INSTALL RAIL #3.

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172POSITION THE BARS ON THE RAILS.
position, making sure that the
cord rests in the rail jack slots
between each bar.
corner jacks at the treble end.
182SECURE THE BARS TO THE RAILS.
Once all the bars are in place, from the bass
on each end of the cord at the same time),
hook the springs together, and loop the cord
around the corner jacks.
treble end close-up
bass end close-up
192
FOLLOW THE SAME PROCEDURE FOR THE ACCIDENTAL BARS.
When you look from the top, you should see the oor through the resonators
that are without bars over them.
CORNER JACKS
RAIL JACKS
TUNING
ARCH

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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 springs to hold the slack in the cord.
CLEAT CLEAT
SPRING
AT THE CLEAT, PULL THE CORD
TO MAKE ENOUGH SLACK TO
FORM A LOOP.
RE-HOOK THE SPRINGS.
UNHOOK THE
SPRINGS.
SPRING
NOTE: In time, the cord may become loose again. Do not
exceed a maximum of THREE loops around each cleat.
1.s
2.s
3.s
4.s
It is very important to experiment with different resonator height. You will
soon be accustomed to listening for the optimal resonator/bar relationship.
202
(bass end)
ADJUST THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE
RESONATORS AND BARS ON THE BASS END.
Turn the tuning knobs equally in the same
direction until they elevate the bass most
resonator to approximately one inch
below the arch in the lowest bass bar.
BAR
RESONATOR
1"(2.54 cm)

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s
USE A SOFT COTTON RAG OR TOWEL
DAMPENED WITH WATER ONLY.
DO NOT USE FURNITURE POLISH on your marimba!
Many of these products contain silicone, which will damage
the nish and contaminate the wood.
s
THE MARIMBA SHOULD ONLY BE LIFTED BY THE END FRAMES.
sWith time, the natural or accidental bars
may sag over the length of the marimba.
CAREFULLY REMOVE THE BARS.
fold the rail to expose the stainless steel
of a turn from its present location. LEVELING
SCREWS
Replace the rail and check it again. Reposition the bars as before.
Cracks in the center support resulting in side to side movement before
the rails are installed will not be covered by your frame warranty!
WARNING
DURING ASSEMBLY, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE
FRAMES AND SUPPORT UNTIL ALL FOUR RAILS ARE
IN PLACE; THE CENTER SUPPORT MAY CRACK!

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
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
BASS END
TREBLE END
Octave 1 Octave 2 Octave 3 Octave 4 Octave 5
4 1/3 Octave Marimba A2 to C7
BAR CHART
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 rst year and we’ll replace them
at no cost (shipping not included).
Beyond the rst year, contact us for bar
replacement pricing.
Shipping Address
Marimba One
901 “O” St
Suite D
Arcata CA 95521
Email
Telephone
707.822.9570
5 Octave Marimba C2 to C7
5 1/2 Octave Marimba C2 to F7
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