Name: 1950s-1960s Musser Century Vibe Model 75 Vibraphone
SKU: 6801239260424001
Price: 2450 USD
Availability: InStock

1950s-1960s Musser Century Vibe Model 75 Vibraphone

Good Condition.

This Musser Century Vibe Model 75 vibraphone is a vintage American-made instrument produced during Musser’s well-regarded mid-century Chicago era, dating approximately to the 1950s–1960s. During this period, instruments of this type were also commonly marketed under the term “vibraharp,” a name frequently used in catalogs and professional percussion settings of the era.

The vibraphone features aluminum bars, resonator tubes, and the original motor-driven resonator system that creates the instrument’s characteristic pulsating effect.

It comes with the original electric Bodine motor assembly:

Motor: Bodine Electric Company Speed Reducer Motor (Chicago)
Type: NSP-11R
Motor Serial: 1750204
Speed: 200 RPM

The motor is functional and operates through the original single on/off switch mounted at the top end of the instrument. This model uses a fixed motor speed from the factory rather than a variable-speed control system as with modern vibraphones.

The instrument is fully playable and in great shape for its age. It has a few small dents on some of the resonator tubes along with general cosmetic wear and worn bars as expected from a well-played instrument. The damper pedal assembly is fully functional, and the rolling frame remains sturdy and usable for performance or studio applications.

Key Details:

Musser Century Vibe Model 75 Vibraphone
Serial Number: 2143
Made in Chicago, USA
Estimated production: 1950s–1960s
Vintage “vibraharp” era instrument
Aluminum bars with resonator tubes
Original Bodine electric motor assembly
Factory fixed-speed tremolo system with on/off switch
Fully playable condition
Functional pedal and damper assembly
Minor dents to some resonator tubes
General cosmetic wear consistent with age and use

This vibraphone is a solid vintage Musser instrument with classic mid-century tone and original period-correct hardware.

Please also view all attached photos, considered part of the description of this item. Please contact us with any questions before purchasing. The Local Pickup is a musical instrument consignment business with a retail musical instrument store in Rock Hill, SC.

$2,450.00

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Availability: Only 1 left in stockBrand: Musser Category: Percussion