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Vintage Jenco Celestette Tabletop Celeste Celesta 3 Octave Piano Vibes Xylophone
Estimated price for orientation: 1 300 $
Category: Mallet Percussion
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
This is a vintage Jenco Celestette. The Celestette is a portable, tabletop celeste or celesta made by renowned tuned-percussion manufacturer Jenco. Jenco made some of the best vibraphones, marimbas, and celestas to come out of America in the 20th century. This one is in good functional condition with cosmetic wear to the case. This is the more uncommon 3-octave model (Jenco made the tabletop celeste in 2 1/2 and 3-octaves) which is much more versatile than the 2 1/2. Those extra 5 keys make a difference. This instrument plays well and has amazing sound. The highest D# sometimes sticks, and the highest Bb seems to have it's hammer slightly misaligned as it seems to graze the wooden frame and get stuck there rather than hitting the tone bar. The mechanisms for both keys seem fine just in need of some adjustment. Otherwise all the keys function properly and have good sound and smooth action. Not all the bars have even volume and sustain so some adjustment throughout will likely be needed. The resonators and tone bars all look to be in very good to excellent condition. At some point a child drew with a marker on the front of 2 of the keys. This is a No Reserve auction.
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
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