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- ↑ "Vibraphone". Ittervoort, Netherlands: Adams Musical Instruments. Retrieved 2016-01-23.
- ↑ "Majestic Concert Vibraphone". Majestic Holland B.V. Retrieved 2016-01-23.
- ↑ "Vibraphones". Musser Mallet Percussion. Conn-Selmer, Inc. Retrieved 2016-01-23.
- ↑ "Vibraphones". Yamaha. Retrieved 2016-01-23.