Mallet Instrument Repairs, Refinishes, and Upkeep
While some bars can be repaired, others have to be replaced due extensive damage. Contact Re-Percussion to find out what options are available.
Mallet Instrument Tuning
Marimba and Xylophone
Marimba
5 Octave - $300
4.5 Octave - $280
4.3 Octave - $260
4 Octave - $250
3 Octave - $200
Xylophone
4 Octave - $250
3.5 Octave - $225
3 Octave - $200
Orff- $75
Tuning for rosewood or padauk mallet instruments should happen 2 years after purchase and then every 3-4 years afterwards because the bars dry out. Vibraphones and Bells can also be tuned if needed.
Bar Refinishing
Marimba, Xylophone, and Vibraphone
Price Includes Mandatory Tuning After New Finish Has Been Applied
Pricing Does Not Include Repairs On Bars. Contact for addition pricing for any repairs needed.
Rosewood & Padauk Bars
Touch Up Coat Refinish: $130 per octave
Full Strip Down Refinish: $185 per octave
Synthetic Bars
Touch Up Coat Refinish: $130 per Octave
Full Strip Down Refinish: $185 per Octave
Vibraphone Bars- See Below
There is an extra cost for wood bars that have been stained a darker color. Synthetic bars are refinished black. Other colors available upon request and for an extra fee.
Glockenspiel Bar Replacement
Glockenspiel, Bells, Song Bells, and Steel Marimba
Bar replacement price varies on size, shape and if the bar needs heat treating. Most all vintage glockenspiels bars are heat treated while a majority or modern bars are not. New bars are made with a Satin Brushed Nickel Finish. Contact us if you need a Semi-Gloss or Mirror finish.
Aluminum
$50-$70
Flat Top Bar
$50-$70*
Flat Top Bar: Heat Treated
$70-$100*
Round Top Steel Bar: Heat Treated
$100-$150*
*Nickel Plating is done in batches due to there being a minimum order amount per batch. There is an extra charge if you need to order a bar outside of waiting to have a batch done.*
Glockenspiel Replating and Cleaning/Polishing
Glockenspiels, Song Bells, and Steel Marimba
Bars have the current plating stripped off and any rust or dents are lightly sanded out. The bars are then polished to a Brushed Stain finish. Copper flashing and buffing is done for a Semi-Gloss or Mirror Gloss finish. All bars are then Electroless Nickel Pated and receive another round of buffing if needed. Bars are then tuned to A=440 or A=442.
Bars in poor condition can only be restored to a brushed nickel finish.
Replating and Tuning Bars:
$220 per Octave: Satin Brushed Finish
$370 per Octave: Semi Gloss or Mirror Finish
Bars can be sent in for cleaning and polishing. Polishing is only available if the bars are in good condition.
Bar Cleaning: $75
Bar Polishing: $125
Glockenspiel & Xylophone Cases
New Frame and Case
We offer 4 different options to choose from for your glockenspiel. You can click here to go to the glockenspiel page and find out more. You can click here to see what glockenspiels we have in stock to can be sold in new cases.
Vinyl Wrap Case
$600
Floating Frame & Resonant Case
$750
Free Floating Frame and Resonant Case
$850
Deep Resonant Road Case
$1,000
*Note that cases are built in batches to keep prices low. Wait times can be up to 6-10 months before cases can be built.*
Rosewood Bar Replacement
Marimba and Xylophone
Bar Range Price
A1-B1 $250
C2-F2 $220
F#2-B2 $200
C3-B3 $175
C4-B4 $140
C5-B5 $100
C6-B6 $80
C7-C8 $75
Discounts applied when multiple bars are ordered.
Padauk Bar Replacement
Marimba and Xylophone
Bar Range Price
C2-B2 $160
C3-B3 $130
C4-B4 $100
C5-B5 $80
C6-B6 $75
C7-C8 $70
Discounts applied when multiple bars are ordered.
Bar Repair
Marimba, Xylophone, and Vibraphone
Rosewood Bar $45-75
Padauk Bar $45-75
Synthetic Bar $45-$100
Vibraphone Bar- $65 if possible
Synthetic bars come with a refinishing of the bar and all bars are checked for pitch and tuned if necessary. Some bars might not be able to be fixed depending on condition. Discounts for multiple bars.
Crotale Tuning and Cleaning
Tuning: $90 per octave or $10 per note
Cleaning and Polishing: $80 per octave
Crotales overtime harden from dents and usage and slowly raise in pitch. We can tune them back down or tune them up as needed. Crotales can also drop in pitch when they develop cracks. We are working on a way to be able to repair those cracks.
Vibraphone Bars
Vintage to Modern Bars
We can refinish vibraphone bars with a raw finish, clear or colored lacquer, powder coat, or anodize bars (anodize only available for new models of vibraphones). Tuning is included.
We can make replacement bars out of standard resonate grade aluminum. Pricing is based on size of bar and finish.
Satin/Brushed Finish
Raw: $400
Clear Lacquer: $500
Colored Lacquer: $550
Polished/Buffed Finish
Raw: $500
Clear Lacquer: $650
Colored Lacquer: $700
Powder Coat Finish
Color of Choice: $525
Anodize: Contact for quote
Replacement Bar: Contact for quote
Chimes
Chimes aka Tubular Bells Repairs, Tuning, and Refinishing
Chime Crack Repair
Cracks can be repaired with brazing and then the tube refinished.
Chrome Tube Repair: $110
Brass Tube Repair: $85
Chime Refinishing
Brass tubes are stripped and given a satin finish before lacquering. Tuning is additional if desired.
Refinish Set of Brass Chimes: $450
Chime Tuning
Chimes tuning comes with two options. Tuning Down (when the tubes are sharp) and Tuning Up (when tubes are flat).
Tuning Down: $300
Tuning Up: $200
Chime Restoration
We can refinish your frame and/or tubes on any set set of chimes. We can also repair broken frame parts and make replacement parts as needed.
We also offer wheel upgrades for old Deagan Chimes.
Contact us for a quote.
Ludwig Tuning Gauges and Third Wheel Attachments
Custom made by Re-Percussion, these are designed to mounting on most Ludwig timpani models.
Ludwig Tuning Gauge
These gauges are made to mount on the existing holes on your Ludwig timpani. The gauge rocker arm then attaches to the center piston of your timpani. Keep it out of the way of your legs and made of thicker steel to prevent bending or snapping of parts. Stainless steel indicators from DK Percussion.
Tentative price is $195 per gauge. These will become available Fall of 2023. Follow this link and fill out the form to get on a waiting list.
Ludwig Third Wheel Attachment
Re-Percussion offers a way to add a third wheel to your drums to make transportation easy and safe for the drum. The attachment attaches to the pedal mount and has a brake to help hold it in place (not pictured).
Tentative price is $170 per wheel set. These will become available Fall of 2023. Follow this link and fill out the form to get on a waiting list.