vanderPlas: The Ultimate in Vibraphones

• vanderPlas Vibrahones are now available in the United States through Fall Creek Marimbas.

"VanderPlas is the future of vibraphone, and I want to be part of it." – Joe Locke

Coming Soon from vanderPlas

The mvibe...

e-Vibe

e-Vibe The Newest vanderPlas Creation!!! A Legend Reborn

e-Vibe Features

• 3 octaves (F3-F6) graduated bars uniquely colored in electric blue!
• Embedded stereo effect processor
• Stereo panning per half octave
• Light weight for easy traveling
• Packed in a single 'Soft Bag' for transport

LW Series

LW Series LW Series of Vibraphones is designed for the ultimate in sound quality, totally silent frame construction, visual beauty, durability and strength.

LW Features

The Bars:

Ultimate Sound Quality

Highest quality aluminum alloy for an extraordinarily full, powerful, rich, warm tone. Triple-Harmonic tuned (the only vibe presently with this tuning) Wider graduate aluminum bars - 5 widths from approx. 2 9/16" to 1 9/16". Offered in Gold or Clear anodize. (other colors upon request)

The REAL Ultimate in Sound:

Finally we've made the ultimate vibraphone bars—the HDS bars. HDS bars offer:

A much cleaner and open sound A more evenly and natural decay of both fundamental and upper harmonics More volume of the fundamental Up to 200% more sustain length Read More...

The Frame:

Ultimate Silence - Finally, the absolutely silent vibraphone frame.

Silicone rubber key post insulation Nylon insulation EVERYWHERE—including the tops and ends of the rails, Solid, black powder-coated or silver aluminum frame with both vertical and horizontal bracing for ultimate stability 4" heavy-duty total-lock casters featuring both rolling and swiveling locking. endblocks in Padauk or Cherry, high quality lacquer finish. removable aluminum bar rails with the key posts mounted in nylon to prevent transmitting of vibrations to the rails on request (additional costs) the rails are offered with a split design, allowing easier transport

Dampening System:

Ultimate Dampening

• Full-width 24" damper pedal.
• Damper is attached to pedal with 2 pedal rods for perfectly straight damper control.
• via nylon click-on connectors to reduce the last possible frame-noise.

Vibrato System:

Ultimate Vibrato Control

• motorsystem controller is in the left endblock offering ultimate ease for the player.
• The new advanced vibrato-system is now controllable thru:
• a touchscreen controlling programmable software for speeds, and pulsator stopping angle.
• new V-beam - allowing instant switching between chorus and tremelo modes by a simple wave of the hand.

Ultimate Tuning

• Triple Harmonic Tuning
• Standard tuning is A-442. Other pitches on request

Specifications & Price List

Final price is based on the value of the US Dollar vs the Euro at time of shipment.

• check the daily EURO/USD exchange rate

Extras:

• HDS Bars – €600

Terms are:

• 40% with order. Balance due 12 days after shipment.
• Please add approx. $600–800 USD for freight, duty and taxes.