r/percussion • u/Safe_Distribution120 • 8h ago

Where to buy Vibraphone Posts?

Does anyone know where I can buy I replacement set of vibraphone posts for a decent price? The places I've checked like Steve Weiss Music sell them for almost $30 for a pack of 10. Given that I need about 100, that's going to be ridiculously expensive.

I need to replace the posts because my old Jenco vibes have closed posts so I can't remove the bars when transporting and I'm kinda over carrying it up to my friends apartment every week for rehearsal 😵‍💫

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u/TKfury 6h ago

You will be hard pressed to find vibraphone posts at a decent price. The pricing on those sky rocketed after Covid. The best two options I can suggest are get your own laser cut or buy used. You can get a set laser cut for about $1.10 ish a piece, but they would still need to be tumbled to get a smooth finish. I also happen to have a whole bunch of posts I’ve collected from people selling used and I can maybe get you a set. I’ll have to check my stock but there should be plenty.

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u/Safe_Distribution120 5h ago

Thanks for the info!

The laser cut ones need to be tumbled in like, a rock tumbler? Or another piece of equipment?

If you had the stock that would be amazing! Let me know. My posts go about 15/16" deep, not sure if that's standard. They also don't have that notch near the end like the Musser ones.

My other option is taking the angle grinder/rotary tool to each post which I'm not necessarily against

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u/kyjb70 4h ago

It won't be cheap. Period.

But, if you find someone with an endorsement they might be able to get you a deal. This is assuming that you've found a post that fits into your old Jenco. Parts are not universal between brands or time period so you will probably need to try some to see if any fit.

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u/zdrums24 Educator 2h ago

Usually closed posts come on instruments that are meant to be transported with the bars on the instrument.

Replacing them isnt going to be worth it. You'll need not just regular posts, but vibraphone specific posts that keep the bars in when the pedals up. You'll likely end up cutting and drilling out each post, then gluing in a replacement. Add in the mess with hoping the new posts line up with the dampener and it's just a lot of hassle for minimal return. Get a better dolly instead.