The @Percussion - Episode 111 - Ron Samuels

111 - Ron Samuels

Joining us this week is the founder and builder of Marimba One instruments.  He uses his classical pianist ear and reverence for fine wood to craft an ideal sound.

We talk about why he started building marimbas, the current state of rosewood as an endangered species, and changing global trade regulations that affect instrument building.

Watch here. Listen below.

0:00  intro and hello
2:15  how did you start building marimbas?
4:15  early obsticals in starting the company?
6:11  Why not use round tubes on your low end?
8:26  "Basso Bravo" vs the traditional resonators?
16:50  Taking care of our marimbas? How long until retuning?
24:00  Ben:   The state of rosewood
45:20  Special build requests?
51:50  The new Marimba One vibraphone
1:02:42  Marimba One mallets?