MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE

This page lists concert and class room tuned percussion instruments, Orff instruments and various miscellaneous instruments currently for sale. For guitars and other stringed instruments, or amplification, click on the following pages.

These items may be new or second hand, or refurbished as needed. All second hand instruments are guaranteed to be in as good if not better playing condition than when new. In replacing for example rubber parts on xylophones and metallophones, I often use better quality materials than used in manufacture. Please contact me if you are after something in particular. As Musaics primary focus is the manufacture, repair, and sale of tuned percussion I can guarantee that all tuned percussion instruments for sale are also instruments I can service, and supply parts for. Any class room xylophone or metallophone for example can be purchased with complete confidence with regard to its ongoing use, no matter how harsh the class room environment. I can sometimes supply genuine parts, but failing that I can pretty much make anything for these instruments.

All prices are inclusive of GST. I am able to organise freight, if required, the cost of which will depend on destination. For schools wishing to order, I am able to provide ABN and invoice the school.

Regarding warranties on items listed here, this will vary. All new instruments when indicated as new, are covered by the manufacturers warranty. Any tuned percussion items I have listed as second hand refurbished I guarantee for 3 months, and possibly longer, at my discretion, and depending on the situation. All tuned percussion manufactured by myself I am happy to guarantee for the life of that instrument. This means anything excluding normal wear and tear of normal or extreme usage, and can be taken to include for example changes in tuning of xylophone bars, which I will re tune free of charge for their life. It does not include for example perishing of rubber components, which is part of an instruments wear and maintenance.


Anything needing to be returned will need to be returned to Musaics, at the cost of the purchaser, at which time I will repair, replace or refund as required.

Percussion Mallets

I can supply a range of mallets designed for use with most classroom instruments. Mallets come in various sizes and hardness, to suite various instruments. The general rule is, the higher up the range of the instrument, the harder the mallet needs to be to enable the instrument to speak. So, for example, you would want a softer and larger head on a mallet for a bass xylophone, and a smaller and harder head on a soprano xylophone. Using a hard mallet on a bass xylophone tends to bring out the higher harmonics, or, if you like, gives the sound a harder edge, and does not allow the fundamental note of the bar to sound. This might be required in specific situations, but mostly it just sounds unpleasant. A soft mallet used on a soprano xylophone or a glock just does not give much sound, and often results in the bar being bounced off the instrument. Having said this, there are times when this rule may not apply, i.e. using a soft felt mallet on a soprano metallophone can sound very nice, if a little soft.
Mallets that I manufacture are made with grey PVC handles, that can stand a reasonable amount of punishment (certainly better than wooden handles). I also provide a range of mallets sourced from elsewhere.

Saito model 1500 Vibraphone

As new instrument. 37 hard aluminum alloy gold anodised bars, range F33 to F69. Infinitely variable very quiet motor with linear fader. This vibraphone is an original Saito 1500 frame that was acquired by myself, without the bars. As such I have manufactured all the bars on this instrument. It has been played by a professional player who was unable to distinguish between these bars and the originals (borrowed for the purpose of comparison). Price: $7000. The recommended retail of this instrument is $12,576, making this close to half price. Come check it out!

Saito SX-90 Xylophone

I am listing this instrument on behalf of the person selling it. All enquiries go to Paul Judd.

4 octave Saito Concert Xylophone, model SX-90. It is in excellent condition, and has been stored away for years. Paul has owned this instrument since new.

I believe this is the model with Honduras Rosewood bars, which is as good as it gets.

Price is $2900. Paul will also consider delivery of this instrument.

Paul can be contacted on 0400 308 770

For any of my usual school customers, or any new ones for that matter, I would be happy to check this instrument to make sure it fits your requirements. I do like Saito instruments, and am always happy to recommend them. From a repairs perspective, Saito are happy to provide parts, and are helpful in sorting out problems.

Musaics Orff Style Bass Xylophone

This classroom xylophone is a full 2 octave instrument with rosewood bars, made right here in Australia. This means that all parts, including spare bars etc are easily available. Bars are carefully overtone tuned.

Price $770 (GST inclusive), making this the cheapest 2 octave bass xylophone in Australia, as far as I know.
I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Suzuki Orff style Xylopones

The Suzuki classroom xylophone range represents good value for money. Bars are made from good quality African Rosewood (also known as Padouk) and are tuned to a consistently high standard. The boxes are made from chipboard which tends to be a bit heavy, but are generally sturdy. Parts for all Suzuki instruments are generally easily available. This is an instrument for which I can guarantee support and repairs.

Price: Bass $970. Alto: $570. Soprano: $460

This price includes delivery and setup within the Melbourne metropolitan area.
I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Suzuki Orff Style Metallophones

The Suzuki classroom metallophone range also represents good value for money. Construction is similar to xylophones. Parts for all Suzuki instruments are generally easily available. Again, this is an instrument for which I can guarantee support and repairs.

Price: Bass $900. Alto: $500. Soprano: $360
I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Tenor Metallophone

Like the xylophone shown above, this classroom metallophone starts at F below middle C and finishes at C above middle C. It is an unusual range, but, being a tenor, is ideally suited to situations in which it matches the vocal range of your average grade 5 or 6, year 7 or 8 boy. This is also a Bauer instrument, that has some original bars as well as bars made by myself.

Price $220 (GST inclusive). I have 1 available.

I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Baur Orff classroom Alto Metallophone

This is a Used instrument that has been refurbished. It has new rubber parts, has been re-lettered and tuned. It is a full 2 octave instrument, with 37 mm wide bars. This will allow you to seat two people per instrument, as it is longer than your average alto. The box is made from good quality plywood. It may not look as nice as a new instrument, but it will last as long, and at this price represents great value Complete with F# and Bb bars.

Price: $250. I have 1 left.

I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Zenon Soprano Metallophone

This was a chromatic extension that has been converted to a diatonic instrument. New bars made by myself from high grade alloy. The gold bars that have been added are a slightly different gold colour than the original bars, but sound just as good. Complete with F# and Bb bars.

Price: $220.

I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Suzuki Soprano metallophone

This is a second hand instrument. It comes with all the original diatonic bars, and with F sharps and B flat made by myself. Rubber support tubing has been renewed, so instrument plays as good as new. The box and bars do show signs of some years of use, but are perfectly sound. I have 4 in stock.

Price: $220.

I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Coeson Alto Tone Bars

These tone bars have been used for demonstration purposes and had little use.

Price $190
I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Suzuki glockenspiel

This is a 32 bar Suzuki glockenspiel. It is a used instrument that is made up of the original used bars, some new Suzuki bars, and some new bars made by myself.

This glock normally sells for around $400. This price $190
I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Xylophone Stand

I have a few various xylophone stands available. This one is a Suzuki stand. Ideally suited to a Bass Xylophone, but will hold smaller xylos as well. They have been in my workshop for a while, and a little dusty, but perfect working order.

Price $60
I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Behavioural Observation Assessment Chime Bars, or Tone Bars

These chime bars, or tone bars as they are often referred to, are tuned to 250hz, 500 Hz, 1khz, 2khz and 4khz respectively. They are used by audiometrists and pediatric audiologists involved in Behavioural Observation Audiometry Assessment. This particular range featured wooden resonating chambers. I will be changing this design at some stage. Price on application, and dependent on number required.
I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Bass Tone Bars

These large bass tone bars are pitched in the octave below the bass xylophone. The one shown here is a C, two octaves below middle C. The bar itself is 75 cm long, so they are quite large, for just one note. I have a number of odd ones of these, having toyed with the idea of making them a while ago. Price will depend on number of notes required.
I am able to freight anywhere in Australia. Cost will depend on destination.

Rex Soprano Saxophone

Brand new instrument in perfect condition, in hard carry case.

Price:$350.

Suzuki Soprano-Descant Recorder

Plastic body with one piece construction. Includes fingering chart and cloth bag.

Normal price: $6.oo Price:$3.00.

Studio 49 14 inch Hand Drum

New, in perfect condition. class room hand drum, high quality calf skin head.

The Cheapest price I have seen these for is around $125. This Price: $80.

Brass Instrument stand

New, in perfect condition. This stand adjusts by raising or lowering the centre rod, and sliding the bell support up and down the centre rod. The rubber ball at the end of the rod is 25 mm (1 inch) in diameter, so this stand will accommodate any brass instrument with a bell, that has a 25 mm diameter section along the bell. It is ideal for trombones as the bell support can be raised high enough from the ground to allow for the slide. Would also suite trumpets, cornets etc.

Price: $60.

Saxophone Stand

Has been standing around for a few years but basically new, and in perfect condition. Will accommodate a tenor or alto saxophone. The 2 blue felt covered attachments on the side are a flute a clarinet holder. These are a screw on attachment, and can be removed. I have a few other attachments for other instruments floating around somewhere, so contact me if you are after something in particular.

This stand folds up into a compact unit for transport.

Price: $60.