Fantastic value, perfect at doing one specific thing, marching machine! Versitile in terms of how you "play" it and what you play it on. Couldn't be happier, couldn't have made a better one myself, way to go Steve Weiss!
The Steve Weiss Marching Machine is well-built, reasonably priced and gets the job done! I recommend this item.
Very satisfied with this purchase. The marching machine works well, is sturdy and well-built, and provides the appropriate marching cadence sound.
Great craftsmanship! Works perfect and is a great size for kids to handle. Experiment with what you play it on and you'll be set!
works great - sounds great - shipped fast - awesome!
Try to find one of these on ebay or other sources of used instruments! The vintage ones, many in disrepair, go for over $100.! Was I surprised and delighted to find that Steve Weiss has these new, and at a great price! Granted, a marching men sound effect is a limited use item (and this effect lives and dies on what you are playing it against, and how you play it), but the fact that such items as this are still being made for us percussionists who have to fight off the synthesized sounds of today, is a great victory! Thanks, SWM!
We purchased the "Imperial Walker" marching machine and put it to work in a symphonic band program themed on "Bugs". It was a hit in the piece we needed it for. School children came back to check it out afterward. Great sound, sturdily built, reasonably priced.
Very well constructed and produces a terrific sound. I was very impressed when I first used this and, even though you don't need one of these all the time, when you do, this one will not disappoint.
I play in a lot of musical theater settings, so I'm constantly getting requests for different types of sound effects. This one was a great addition to my collection! A friend of mine recently purchased one and was blown away by both the sound and the low price. After getting mine, I know exactly what he was talking about. This is a great sound effect that can be used for many different musical situations.
The Indiana Wind Symphony is playing the Morton Gould Symphony for Band, which calls for a marching machine. We are very pleased with the one that we ordered from Steve Weiss. Good sound, good quality and price. Charles Conrad Music Director, IWS
