How can I amplify a homemade xylophone?

[savvy]

It's made of wood, styrofoam, and pipes. Around how much do amplifiers cost? I know nothing of amplifiers.

Thanks for your help.

 

[mugs]

That's a rather strange request. Sorry I can't help.

 

[DivideBYZero]

>.<

 

[Luthien]

Show it dirty pictures, it is wood afterall.

 

[KillerCharlie]

Uhh what? Real mallet instruments don't need any amplification, save for vibes in a loud jazz ensemble. Xylophones in particular and very hard and loud. If you use hard mallets it shouldn't be difficult to produce a very very loud noise.

 

[Gerbil333]

Mount a very small mic?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: KillerCharlie
Uhh what? Real mallet instruments don't need any amplification, save for vibes in a loud jazz ensemble. Xylophones in particular and very hard and loud. If you use hard mallets it shouldn't be difficult to produce a very very loud noise.

Yeah, I'd change the mallets first.

 

[potato28]

Some pics?