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Soloist OWNER’S MANUAL Marimba One PO BOx 786 Arcata CA 95521 707.822.9570 percussion@marimbaone.com...
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assemBly insTrucTions & owner's manual for assemBly, you will need: • A large open space with carpet (or a blanket to cover the floor) • An assistant to help assemble the heavy items sTeP Carefully unpack your crate and compare the components to this page.
frame assemBly In a large open space with carpeting (or a blanket), arrange the frame components. keyholes keyholes shoulder bolts Bass end cenTer suPPorT TreBle end cenTer suPPorT Unfold the center support completely until you hear an audible click. (Use a quick motion as the rails begin to straighten out.) The latch is spring-loaded and will require a certain amount...
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TreBle end: rePeaT The Process for The TreBle end of The frame. • Have your assistant hold the treble end while you orient the center support. • Insert the shoulder bolts that protrude from the center support into the keyholes of the black metal plate on the frame. bass end •...
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rail details locaTe rail #2 With your assistant, unfold the rail The rails are numbered in two places. while supporting each end. - Player side of the bass end. - When folded, in the cross grain of the wood on the treble side. number number (rail jacks)
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insTall The Bank of b a s s naTural resonaTors. With your assistant, carefully t r e b l lower the bank of resonators into the frame, in front of the girders. insTall The accidenTal resonaTors. Repeat the process for the second resonator bank: •...
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insTall rail #3. The rail will be placed over the sway block tabs, and onto the pins like the other rails. b a s s Make sure it is fully engaged onto the pins in the end frame. t r e b l carefully unroll The Bar Bundles.
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PosiTion The Bars on The rails. treble end close-up • move each bar into its correct rail jacks position, making sure that the cord rests in the rail jack slots between each bar. • wrap the bar cord around the corner jacks at the treble end.
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adjusT The disTance BeTween The resonaTors and Bars on The Bass end. Turn the tuning knobs equally in the same ( b a s s e n d ) 1"(2.54 cm) direction until they elevate the bass most resonator to approximately one inch resonaTor below the arch in the lowest bass bar.
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marimba cleanings 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 finish and contaminate the wood. moving the marimbas The marimBa should only Be lifTed By The end frames. •...
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 Email percussion@marimbaone.com Telephone 707.822.9570...
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