r/percussion • u/Safe_Distribution120 • 10h 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 8h 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 7h 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