Fall Creek Marimbas - Marimba Repair & Tuning

for discerning Percussionists, Universities
and Orchestras throughout the world.

The Ultimate in Glockenspiels

"Fall Creek Glockenspiels are unquestionably the finest on the market."

Doug Howard: Principal Percussionist, The Dallas Symphony

NEW! Fall Creek RT-1500 and RT-1000 Round Top Glockenspiels

After 5 years of research, testing and experimenting Fall Creek is pleased to announce...

The RT Series

Offering the sound of the renowned Round Top Glockenspiels—but with even more brilliance, projection and clarity than the original. These exceptional, hand-made glockenspiels are the newest creation by percussionist, designer, builder, tuner Bill Youhass, owner of Fall Creek Marimbas.

Offered in two new Expanded ranges—up to F8!
Bars 7/16" x 1 1/4"
Both models come in Fall Creek's extraordinary Resonator Cases ^TM


RT-1000 Glockenspiel	A Work of Art	RT-1500 Glockenspiel

The K-100 Series Glockenspiels

Since their inception in 1985, the Fall Creek K-100 Glockenspiels have become the choice of artist-percussionists throughout the world...the standard by which to judge all others. Our goal was to duplicate the beauty and richness of tone and the carrying power of the legendary Leedy instruments. We know we have achieved that goal. Many feel we have surpassed it.


K-100 Glockenspiel	K-100W Glockenspiel	K-100W3 Glockenspiel

Features on all Fall Creek Glockenspiels

Unique Nickel-Plated bars that will NEVER flake
Nickel-Plated Latches
Luggage Quality Leather Handles
Mahogany Corner splines
Accu-Node Bar Pins ^TM
Stress-Relieved Floating Rails ^TM
Positive-Lock Brass Case Positioning Pins
Will tune all glockenspiels to suit
Fall Creek's extraordinary Oak "Resonator Case"

Features
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Specs & Pricing

Glockenspiel Stands

Fall Creek offers 2 ways to support your Fall Creek Glockenspiel, or any other glockenspiel.

Equilibrium Tilting,
Height Adjustable Glock Stand

The "Traveler" Glockenspiel Cart

Integration of Design and Acoustics

Since their inception in 1985, the Fall Creek Glockenspiels have become the choice of artist-percussionists throughout the world...the standard by which to judge all others. Our goal has been to duplicate the beauty and richness of tone and the carrying power of the classic vintage instruments of the past. We know we have achieved that goal. Many feel we have surpassed it. Here's why...

The Bars

...are made from imported high-carbon, high resonance steel specially treated to exact specifications in order to produce the richest, most resonant tone. They are nickel plated by a small family business where each bar is hand polished and satin-finished. This assures an unusually beautiful as well as an extraordinary durable finish.

The Resonator Case^TM

...is a structurally, aesthetically and acoustically integrated part of Fall Creek Glockenspiels. As the original "deep box" design in glockenspiels, the idea is an outgrowth of the Orff xylophone "boxes" which are simple but magnificent resonators. Its extra depth acts as a tremendous resonating chamber, adding to the volume of fundamentals AND all overtones, a very desirable characteristic in glockenspiels. It also lengthens the decay time of the bars, unlike individual resonators which primarily focus on the fundamental pitch but also shorten the decay time. And finally, the exquisite oak construction makes for a lifetime of durability and beauty. (Other woods also available on special order.)

The Suspension System

Brass Accu-Node^TM bar pins carefully located on curved rails to correctly locate the nodes; several layers of Dacron over felt.

Stress-Relieved Floating Rails^TM

The original Fall Creek "Floating Rail" design, in which the rails float on felt insulation, virtually eliminating case noise and increasing volume and sustain, is carried another step by removing all stress from the curved rails.

Flight Case

Custom designed flight case available for all models.

Many of our customers asked if there was a way to have a protective flight case and still have the option of ordering the glockenspiels in the beautiful oak cases for which we are so well known. We have designed just such a case—a truly heavy-duty road case into which you may put the entire instrument. As with the older design, the newer flight case also has aluminum edges and corners, recessed twist locks and spring-loaded handles. These cases are made for us by King Kong Kases.

Features subject to change

Attention to Detail

The care and attention to detail in the integration of these features makes Fall Creek the finest glockenspiel available today. (click photos to enlarge)

Straight brass pins and nylon cord over felt allow completely free vibration
Stress Relieved Floating Rails^TM virtually eliminate case noise
Brass Accu-Node^TM Bar Pins on curved Rails
Nickel Plated Latches, Leather Handles and Mahogany corner splines
Flight Case Protects the beauty of your Fall Creek Glockenspiel

Specifications & Pricing

	K-100	K-100W	K-100W3	RT-1000	RT-1500
Range	F⁵ to D⁸	F⁵ to D⁸	C⁵ to E⁸	F⁵ to F⁸	C⁵ to F⁸
Bars	1 1/4" x 5/16"	1 1/2" x 3/8"	1 1/2" x 3/8"	1 1/4" x 7/16"	1 1/4" x 7/16"
Weight	52 lbs.	72 lbs.	86 lbs.
Finish	satin nickel for all
Size	37" x 22" x 6"	37" x 22" x 6"	37" x 22" x 6"	43" x 24" x 6"	46" x 28" x 6"
PRICE	$2095.00	$2345.00	$2695.00	$2545.00	$2895.00
Flight case	$500	$525	$550	$525	$550
Equilibrium stand	$1150	$1150		$1150
Equilibrium stand with extension			$1700		$1700
Traveler stand	$375 for all

Prices subject to change