Percussion

This marimba, serial number 108, was the most ambitious project of Planet Marimba in the summer of 2003. It was to be the largest chromatic bass marimba in existence. The lowest bar (A0) sounds the lowest note on the piano, thus allowing the owner, Rich Lockstein, the ability to transcribe almost anything for his marimba ensemble. Although this instrument is over 5-feet wide, it fits through doorways by separating the frame in two parts. The naturals and accidentals are separate frames. The mitered resonators detach from the frame individually for easier transport.

This xylophone, serial number 122, was designed and built for Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. This is the third of four matching marimbas. The others include a 6.3 octave concert marimba, a 5.0 octave practice marimba, and a 4.3 octave concert marimba.

This marimba, serial number 121, was designed and built for Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. This is the second of four matching marimbas. The others include a 6.3 octave concert marimba, a 5.0 octave practice marimba, and a 4.0 octave xylophone.

The Baltic Birch frame and plastic resonators are cost-saving aspects of the instrument. All of the hardware is solid aluminum and stainless steel, custom built in the Planet Marimba shop. This instrument was showcased in the PAS convention of 2003 in Louisville.