Xylophone For Kontakt

Soniccouture tells us that they have finally found a Xylophone worthy of a full Soniccouture forensic sampling process. They say that it's not a modern, composite model, but a beautiful 1930s honduran rosewood Leedy 660. Owned & signed by Peter Appleyard, the famous jazz percussionist. Here's more details in their own words...

Modern xylophones can sound hard and unpleasant; many use synthetic tone bars. But recently we stumbled across an instrument that's almost 100 years old.  This xylophone had a warmth and personality to it that seemed almost cosy, friendlier than those we'd played before. Made by the Leedy Company,  it is made of Honduran Rosewood and is beautifully worn and burnished and has plenty of character.  

Furthermore, it turns out this instrument was owned (+ signed) by the celebrated British-Canadian jazz percussionist Peter Appleyard (1928-2013) - a true piece of musical history.

Pricing and Availability:
$90 until March 3rd (regular price: $129)

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