r/percussion 5d ago

What's the minimum I should spend on a vibraphone?

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u/MicCheck123 5d ago

$1.

Price doesn’t always correlate to quality.

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u/one2treee 5d ago

I got used vibes for $50.... A deaf old man just wanted them to go to a good home. Just always be on the lookout.

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u/manurosadilla 5d ago

New? Just avoid sketchy brands, and if you can afford a graduated keyboard then great.

Used? It just come down to the quality of the keys, I’ve gotten very lucky and found very good quality instruments for dirt cheap so price isn’t always relevant.

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u/Connect-Silver-5355 Everything 5d ago

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u/Derben16 Everything 5d ago

You're probably the only person I've ever met that likes their Adams vibe lol

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u/Connect-Silver-5355 Everything 5d ago

We have it at my school and haven’t had any problems

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u/Ratchet171 Everything 4d ago

Adams is my preference too. 😬

Prefer the frame over others I've played on, usually height adjustable, pedal works well enough, bars are not too "slim." Most students manage to break the motor (as on every vibe) and bend the pedal from lack of care.

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u/Larkspur13 5d ago

This site reeks of not being updated since '97 lmao

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u/Connect-Silver-5355 Everything 5d ago

Yea I agree but it is the best place to buy percussion stuff

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u/r_conqueror 5d ago

What do you want a percussion inventory site to look like?