First of all
Handcrafted Marimbas
Hi. Welcome to my website, I'm Len Clark.
I'm a teacher (ret.) and a woodworker.
My marimbas are made by me, using local materials, ensuring excellent sound quality and durability for the robust school environment - at an affordable price.
MARIMBA AUSTRALIA
THE HOME OF MARIMBA MANUFACTURE IN AUSTRALIA
marimbaaustralia@icloud.com
NEWS UPDATES.
MEGA BASS PLANS are now available. I researched for three months before I made a Mega Bass. I believe it has all the best bits of other designs. It is easy to set-up and pull-down. It is a HUGE boomer, needing two steps for players to stand on to reach playing height!
Please ensure all email enquiries go through the contact form, or direct to len7310@icloud.com.
I recently posted a Mini Marimba to Tasmania. They can go through Australia Post at a reasonable cost (it was $60.00 including signature and insurance to Tassie.
Due to the variance of sound with pipe resonated marimbas, I have (possibly temporarily) removed all pipe resonate marimbas from the sales list.Still available are the Box Resonated, The Mini Marimba and the Levi.I am investigating more suitable pipe resonated marimbas - one called 'The Lowrider' in the USA, and another option for a baritone model. I will post here once I have the details and they are for sale.Limiting the range will also assist with being able to supply more quickly.
If you have any questions on models and supply, please use the contact form below.
ALSO
Personal and School Use
My marimbas are perfect for both personal and school use, with a range of models and sizes available to suit your requirement.
Presently I am making the Box Resonated, Bass, Baby Bass, The Levi and Mini Marimbas.
If you are after other styles, it may be worth your while to send me an enquiry, as I be able to accommodate your request.
And let's not forget
Shipping Available Australia-Wide
Shipping costs are quite expensive now.
It can be quite cost-effective to collect from Gippsland, Victoria, rather than paying for boxing and freight, or for me to deliver to you on site! I highly recommend a drive into south east Gippsland and collect the instruments.
Although I am located in Leongatha, Victoria, I offer shipping Australia-wide for an additional cost, so you can enjoy the sound of a Marimba Australia marimba no matter where you are.
Please enquire regarding freight via the contact form.
SOME DIFFERENCES
Unique differences with my marimbas
Bars use 'Boomwacker' colours - to integrate with some other classroom instruments.
Legs fold for storage and have restraining chains for safety - especially when moving them around the classroom or school (the Baby Bass has fixed legs)
Pins going through the bars are on the opposite side to the player - this dramatically helps to stop the bending of pins when a player rests on the bars
Extra large wheels can be installed by request- for moving the marimba across courtyards etc
Marimba Australia is perhaps the main manufacturer of marimbas in Australia, with a commitment to producing great quality instruments for personal and school use.
Located in Gippsland, Victoria, I use local materials to create a sound that is what you are looking for in your classroom.
Bars are made from the best available selection of Australian Oak.
I aim to tune to approximately 4 cents sharp on a note (4/100ths) - however remember that timber was once a living thing, and changes over time - changes in the temperature will especially affect the pitch to some degree. I tune as close to 21 degrees Celsius as possible.
About me
The FABULOUS Jack Bennett, playing the 5 octave 'Beast'.
Fantastic footage of one of the largest concert marimbas I have made - being played by Jack Bennett (hanzenfeet).
A very talented and extremely kind man.
Check this video out! (https://youtu.be/h_Xbdkl7K8U)
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