Where are Musser instruments made?
Elkhart
Musser Mallet Instruments continue to be manufactured in Elkhart, IN. Master craftsmen create and tune the bars and tubes, make the frames, build the resonators and pull it all together into America’s premier line of Marimbas, Xylophones, Vibraphones, Chimes and Orchestra Bells.
Where are Musser marimbas made?
Chicago
Design work. Musser’s first major project as a designer was a unique instrument called the Marimba-Celeste, built at the J.C. Deagan factory in Chicago.
Are Ludwig drums still good?
It really is all personal preference. People like Ludwig mostly for there inexpensive, quality kits, and huge collect-ability factor. I play an 84′ Luddy, but if I had a choice I would prefer something newer. But with that being said, it is still an extremely nice kit.
How is a vibraphone made?
Vibraphone bars are made from aluminum bar stock, cut into blanks of predetermined length. Holes are drilled through the width of the bars, so they can be suspended by a cord, typically parachute cord.
Who made Ludwig cymbals?
Basically these are Paiste NS12 (Nickel/Silver) alloy cymbals made by Paiste for Ludwig to sell with their kits in the 60s.
Who are Ludwig & Musser drums?
Ludwig is “The Most Famous Name on Drums” since 1909 and Musser is “First in Class” for mallet percussion since 1948. Ludwig & Musser aren’t just brand names, they’re people. William F. Ludwig Sr. and William F. Ludwig II were gifted percussionists and astute businessmen who were innovators in the world of percussion.
Who was William Ludwig and Clair Musser?
William F. Ludwig Sr. and William F. Ludwig II were gifted percussionists and astute businessmen who were innovators in the world of percussion. Clair Omar Musser was a visionary mallet percussionist, composer, designer, engineer and leader who founded the Musser Company which became the American leader in mallet instruments.
Where is Ludwig Drum Company from?
From its humble beginnings in Chicago, Illinois to its present place at the center of the drumming world, A Century of The Most Famous Name in Drums chronicles the ongoing history of the Ludwig Drum Company.
Who is Omar Musser?
Clair Omar Musser was a visionary mallet percussionist, composer, designer, engineer and leader who founded the Musser Company which became the American leader in mallet instruments. Both companies originated in the Chicago area. They joined forces in the 1960’s and originated the concept of “Total Percussion.”
