dennis & the vibraphonette

Sunday, May 02, 2010

Parts & Repair Shop

I've gotten many emails from vibraphonette owners about how to repair things like broken belts, felts and motors. I think I've found a place that might be able to help.


The Mallet Shop
www.malletshop.com
Grand Rapids, MI

I've emailed the Mallet Shop and they responded the next day with a nice note. I've also seen that they have sold a vibrphonette in the past ($1500!).

posted by dennis at 3:04 PM

7 Comments:

  • Sweet! I actually recently purchased 2 vibenettes after becoming obsessed by reading this blog. One is basically mint, and the other is a total dog which I plan on turning into a road hog... except I'm horrible at restoring things. Thanks so much for the tip!

    By Blogger Benjito, at 9:21 PM  

  • P.S. I'm actually in Brooklyn if you ever wanna have a vibraphonette jam

    By Blogger Benjito, at 9:21 PM  

  • Wow! That's pretty great! How's the restoration going?

    By Blogger dennis, at 9:39 AM  

  • Thanks for the recommendation! I just bought a vibraphonette that was missing a part (the rod that connects the pedal to the damper mechanism). The folks at the Mallet Shop knew exactly the part and were able to have it custom made for me. I'm so happy to finally be able to play my vibraphonette!!!

    By Anonymous David, at 10:29 PM  

  • David, I so glad it worked out! Keep us updated.

    By Blogger dennis, at 11:12 AM  

  • Dennis, I am one of those many people mailing you, haha, but now I discovered the blog. So far in Holland I haven't found a repair shop. Any tips or clues are appreciated.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 3:23 PM  

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