Marimba One WAVE User manual

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Wave™ Marimba
OWNER’S MANUAL
4.3 octave and 5 octave
(with either 4-inch wheels or 8-inch wheels)

1
Bass Frame Treble FrameSway Block
(5-octave only)
Rail #1
Rail #2
Rail #3
Rail #4
Accidental Resonator Bank
Natural Bars Accidental Bars
Natural Resonator Bank
Girder
Girder
CAREFULLY UNPACK YOUR CRATE — Compare the components to this page.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Instructions work with all Wave 5 and 4.3 octave marimbas with 4 or 8 inch wheels.
Accessory Bar
(for 8 inch wheels only)
AVOID INJURY — When opening crate, use wire cutters or scissors to cut zip ties.
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FOR ASSEMBLY,
YOU WILL NEED:
A large open space with carpet (or a blanket to cover the oor)
An assistant to help you with assembly
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
& OWNER'S MANUAL

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4
3
2ARRANGE FRAME COMPONENTS
In a large open space with carpeting (or a blanket), arrange the frame components.
Treble Frame
Bass
Frame
Girders
LOOSEN KNOBS
Turn knobs counterclockwise. Bass Frame Treble Frame
Bass Frame
Girder
OPEN CLAMP-LEVERS
Push clamp-levers into open position.
When you hear or feel the
girder tubes touch, the girders
are fully engaged.
CONNECT GIRDERS
On a at surface, align girders
as shown. Slide slotted end over
metallic end until fully engaged.
Metallic End
Slotted End
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7
9
11
12
8
8
ATTACH ANGLE BRACKET
Lower angle bracket
notches onto frame knobs.
SECURE ANGLE BRACKET
Tighten frame knobs rmly.
VERIFY CLAMPS AND KNOBS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED
REPEAT PROCESS FOR TREBLE FRAME
SECURE GIRDERS
Push clamp-lever into
closed position.
NOTE: Clamp-lever will not close if
girder ends are not fully engaged.
ATTACH DIAGONAL BRACE
Have assistant hold bass frame upright.
Holding diagonal brace, lift
girder. Diagonal brace will
swing into open position.
Lower slotted end
of diagonal brace
onto clamp-rod.
SECURE BRACE
Push lever into
closed position.
Diagonal
Brace
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CLOSE SAFETY LOCK
Lock is located at hinge point on resonator bank.
IDENTIFY NATURAL
RESONATOR BANK
CAUTION: The resonators are heavy.
You will need an assistant to help
move the resonators into place.
The natural resonator bank has a
plug inside every tube.
The accidental resonators are
missing a plug inside every 3rd or
4th tube.
UNFOLD RESONATOR
Safety Lock
INSTALL NATURAL RESONATOR BANK
With your assistant, carefully lift the natural resonator bank.
Bass Frame
Treble Frame
Put bass end of
resonator into pocket.
Set treble end
on block.
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bass
treble
treble
bass
treble end
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IDENTIFY RAILS 1 – 4
Numbers are engraved under each end.
UNFOLD RAILS
With your assistant, unfold the rail
while supporting each end.
NOTE: Gaps between the rail jacks
are wider on the bass end of rail.
INSTALL ACCIDENTAL RESONATOR BANK
Repeat steps for the second resonator bank.
PREPARE TO INSTALL RAILS
Rails are placed in positions with
corresponding rail numbers, as
shown below.
Bass Frame
INSTALL SWAY BLOCK
Slide ends of sway block into brackets on resonator banks.
BracketBracket
BracketBracket
Slide into naturalSlide into natural
resonator slot.resonator slot.
Slide intoSlide into accidentalaccidental
resonator slot.resonator slot.
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INSTALL RAIL 1
Lower rail 1 into slots
and onto pins.
REPEAT FOR RAILS 2 – 4
Make sure the rail is fully engaged onto the exible pins.
Bass Frame
Bass Frame
Treble Frame
accidental
natural
Treble Frame
accidental
natural
4
1
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natural
accidental
Corner Jacks
Rail Jacks
INSTALL NATURAL BARS
Carefully unroll heaviest bar bundle.
With your assistant at one end and you at the
other. Place natural bars over rails #1 and #2.
Bass Frame End close-up
Treble Frame
Bass Frame
POSITION BARS ON RAILS
Move each bar into its correct
position, making sure that the
cord rests in the jacks between
each bar.
PLACE BARS ON RAIL
Once all the 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 together and then loop the cord over
the corner jacks (see illustration below).
FOLLOW SAME PROCEDURE FOR ACCIDENTAL BARS
The bars go over every resonator that is plugged.
When you look from the top you can see the oor through the resonators without bars over them.
Treble End Close-up
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accessory bar FOR WAVE INSTRUMENTS WITH 8-INCH WHEELS.
You will need a #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
CONNECT TUBES
Slide tubes together.
SECURE TUBES
Insert screw into hole on straight tube.
Using screwdriver, turn screw clockwise to tighten.
Repeat for all four screws.
INSTALL ACCESSORY BAR
Lower slotted ends of accessory bar
onto clamp-rods.
SECURE BAR
Push clamp-levers into
closed position.
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height adjustment
Locate the Izzy Height
Adjustment™ clamp on
the frame.
Gently lift or push down
to raise or lower.
Close levers when desired
height is achieved.
RAISING/LOWERING YOUR MARIMBA
Always adjust the height of the marimba with rails, resonators and bars installed.
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bar cord tension 
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2
3
4
(Bar Cord)
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 take up the slack in the cord.
UNHOOK SPRINGS
RE-HOOK 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.
Cleat CleatHooks
Spring Spring
bar cord tension
marimba cleaning
moving the marimba
sagging bars
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AFTER ASSEMBLY CARE & MAINTENANCE

marimba cleaning
moving the marimba
sagging bars
Leveling
Screws
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 S LOWLY 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 screws.
Use a 3/32" hex head wrench.
Turn ONE of the screws about an eighth of a turn
counter clockwise from its present location.
Replace the rail and check it again. Reposition the
bars as before.
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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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