Kolberg

Germany, est. 1946 · 65 products across 1 categories

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About Kolberg

Kolberg is a highly respected German manufacturer specializing in orchestral percussion instruments, renowned for their meticulous craftsmanship and commitment to traditional designs. For decades, they’ve served leading orchestras and institutions worldwide, building a reputation for producing instruments with exceptional resonance and durability. Kolberg’s instruments are considered essential components of many prestigious ensembles.

Founded
1946
Country
Germany
Segment
Premium
Target
Kolberg instruments are ideally suited for professional orchestras, conservatori
Known For
Marimba Avantgarde series Concert Tubular Bells Dicke Berta Bass Drums Traditional Crotales Construction Exceptional Resonance
PROS
  • • Superior build quality and longevity
  • • Rich, resonant sound across instruments
  • • Adherence to traditional crafting techniques
  • • Highly regarded by professional percussionists
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
  • • Limited innovation; traditional focus
  • • Can be heavy and require specialized transport
  • • Long lead times for custom orders

Kolberg Products

Kolberg 2445A Marimba Avantgarde - Marimbas

Kolberg 2445A Marimba Avantgarde

Marimbas

$24,837
Marimba, Model "Avantgarde", Range: 5 octaves C - c4, Aluminium resonators, Sound...
4.6 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2495 Xylophone Concert - Xylophones

Kolberg 2495 Xylophone Concert

Xylophones

$5,924
Xylophone, Model: "Concert", Tonal range: 3.5 octaves F1 - C5, Sound plates: Honduras...
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2425CH Glockenspiel - Glockenspiels

Kolberg 2425CH Glockenspiel

Glockenspiels

$6,268
Chimes, Model "Concert", Range: 3 Octaves F2 - E5, Sturdy frame, Foldable, Anti-glare,...
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 632DBPP BD "Dicke Berta" PH - Orchestral Bass Drums

Kolberg 632DBPP BD "Dicke Berta" PH

Orchestral Bass Drums

$4,157
Kolberg 632DBPP BD "Dicke Berta" PH, Bass Drum, Size: 32" x 26" (81 cm x 66 cm), Model "Dicke Bertha" (Fat Bertha),...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kolberg 632DBNZ BD "Dicke Berta" NS - Orchestral Bass Drums

Kolberg 632DBNZ BD "Dicke Berta" NS

Orchestral Bass Drums

$6,254
Kolberg 632DBNZ BD "Dicke Berta" NS, Bass Drum, Size: 32" x 26" (81 cm x 66 cm), Model "Dicke Bertha" (Fat Bertha),...
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cockoo - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cockoo

Misc. Percussion

$608
Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cuckoo, Bird Voice Effect, Model "Cuckoo", With bellows, Tunable a#1 - a2 and c#2 - c3
4.7 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute

Misc. Percussion

$355
Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute, Parrot Flute, Opera model, Range: 5 tones g3 - d4, Incl. bag for papageno's flute
4.9 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich

Misc. Percussion

$519
Claves Set, Set of 5 "Steve Reich", Tones: a2, b2, c#3, d#3, d#4
4.5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1745RH Ratchet w Holder - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1745RH Ratchet w Holder

Misc. Percussion

$312
Ratchet, Model "Raganella ritmica", Rotation direction on both sides for playing...
4.7 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic

Misc. Percussion

$312
Pop Cap, With automatic return
4.9 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1550 Pop Cap simple - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1550 Pop Cap simple

Misc. Percussion

$78
Pop Cap, Simple design
4.8 Expert Rating
Kolberg 613CU Piccolo Snare Copper - Concert Snares

Kolberg 613CU Piccolo Snare Copper

Concert Snares

$868
Piccolo Snare, Size: 13" x 3.5" / 33 x 9 cm, Copper shell, Drumhead variant...
4.4 Expert Rating
Kolberg 614_13TCU Tamburo Rullante 3CU - Concert Snares

Kolberg 614_13TCU Tamburo Rullante 3CU

Concert Snares

$2,382
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5" / 35 x 13 cm, Model "Tamburo Rullante Trio",...
4.5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 614_13TNB Tamburo Rullante 3NB - Concert Snares

Kolberg 614_13TNB Tamburo Rullante 3NB

Concert Snares

$2,382
Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5" / 35 x 13 cm, Model "Tamburo Rullante Trio", Solid...
4.4 Expert Rating
Kolberg 614_13TRW Tamburo Rullante 3RW - Concert Snares

Kolberg 614_13TRW Tamburo Rullante 3RW

Concert Snares

$2,470
Snare Drum, Model "Tamburo Rullante Trio", Size: 14" x 5" / 35 x 13 cm, Solid...
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2125S Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2125S Triangle

Triangles

$122
Triangle, "The virtuoso silver ones" series, Length: 25 cm / size 4, Fluted surface
4.8 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2121S Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2121S Triangle

Triangles

$109
Triangle, "The virtuoso silver ones" series, Length: 21 cm / size 3, Fluted surface
4.7 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2117S Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2117S Triangle

Triangles

$95
Triangle, "The virtuoso silver ones" series, Length: 17 cm / size 2, Fluted surface
4.9 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2130CCC Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2130CCC Triangle

Triangles

$200
Triangle, Series "Classic Concert", Length: 30 cm / size 5, High-gloss chrome-plated
4.6 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2125CCC Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2125CCC Triangle

Triangles

$174
Triangle, Series "Classic Concert", Length: 25 cm / size 4, High-gloss chrome-plated
4.5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2121CCC Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2121CCC Triangle

Triangles

$153
Triangle, Series "Classic Concert", Length: 21 cm / size 3, High-gloss chrome-plated
4.5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2117CCC Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2117CCC Triangle

Triangles

$136
Triangle, Series "Classic Concert", Length: 17 cm / size 2, High-gloss chrome-plated
4.6 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2114CCC Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2114CCC Triangle

Triangles

$125
Triangle, Series "Classic Concert, Side length: 14 cm / size 1, High-gloss chrome-plated
4.7 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2130CCCB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2130CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$243
Triangle, Classic Concert Baroque series, Length: 30 cm / size 5, High-gloss chrome-plated
4.8 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2125CCCB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2125CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$215
Triangle, Classic Concert Baroque Series, Length: 25 cm / size 4, High-gloss chrome-plated
4.9 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2121CCCB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2121CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$196
Triangle, Series "Classic Concert Baroque", Length: 21 cm / size 3, High-gloss chrome-plated
4.5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2117CCCB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2117CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$178
Triangle, "Classic Concert Baroque" series, Length: 17 cm / size 2, High-gloss chrome-plated
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2114CCCB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2114CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$167
Triangle, Series: Classic Concert Baroque, Side length: 14 cm / size 1, High-gloss...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2130ENBH Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2130ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$444
Triangle, Series "Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 30 cm / size 5, Finish: Hammered
4.6 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2125ENBH Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2125ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$397
Triangle, Series "Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 25 cm / size 4, Finish: Hammered
4.7 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2121ENBH Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2121ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$361
Triangle, Series "Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 21 cm / size 3, Finish: Hammered
4.7 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2117ENBH Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2117ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$331
Triangle, Series "Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 17 cm / size 2, Finish: Hammered
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2114ENBH Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2114ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$305
Triangle, Series: Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 14 cm / size 1, Finish: Hammered
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2130ENB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2130ENB Triangle

Triangles

$341
Triangle, "Exotic Nature Baroque" series, Length: 30 cm / size 5
4.8 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2125ENB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2125ENB Triangle

Triangles

$305
Triangle, "Exotic Nature Baroque" series, Length: 25 cm / size 4
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2121ENB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2121ENB Triangle

Triangles

$276
Triangle, "Exotic Nature Baroque" series, Length: 21 cm / size 3
4.6 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2117ENB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2117ENB Triangle

Triangles

$253
Triangle, "Exoten Natur Baroque" series, Length: 17 cm / size 2
4.9 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2114ENB Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2114ENB Triangle

Triangles

$233
Triangle, Series: Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 14 cm / size 1
4.7 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2130EN Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2130EN Triangle

Triangles

$297
Triangle, "Exoten Natur" series, Length: 30 cm / size 5
4.8 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2125EN Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2125EN Triangle

Triangles

$261
Triangle, "Exotic Nature" Series, Length: 25 cm / size 4
4.5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2121EN Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2121EN Triangle

Triangles

$233
Triangle, "Exoten Natur" Series, Length: 21 cm / size 3
4.4 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2117EN Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2117EN Triangle

Triangles

$210
Triangle, "Exoten Natur" Series, Length: 17 cm / size 2
4.7 Expert Rating
Kolberg 2114EN Triangle - Triangles

Kolberg 2114EN Triangle

Triangles

$189
Triangle, Series: Exotic Nature, Side length: 14 cm / size 1
4.6 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE

Misc. Percussion

$306
Castanet Machine, Size: medium, Material: Ebony, The opening of the castanet...
4.9 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1506BDT Castanet Machine medG - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1506BDT Castanet Machine medG

Misc. Percussion

$371
Castanet Machine, Size: medium, Material: GRP, The opening of the castanet...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1506BIE Castanet Machine medIE - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1506BIE Castanet Machine medIE

Misc. Percussion

$239
Castanet Machine, Size: medium, Material: Ebony imitation, The opening of the...
5 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1506SEB Handle Castanets medE - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1506SEB Handle Castanets medE

Misc. Percussion

$254
Handle Castanets, Size: Medium, Material: Ebony, The opening of the castanet...
4.8 Expert Rating
Kolberg 1506SDT Handle Castanets mGRP - Misc. Percussion

Kolberg 1506SDT Handle Castanets mGRP

Misc. Percussion

$317
Handle Castanets, Size: Medium, Material: Glass-fiber reinforced plastic, The...
4.5 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kolberg

Kolberg instruments are meticulously handcrafted in their workshops in Forchheim, Germany, adhering to strict German quality standards.

Yes, Kolberg frequently accepts custom orders, allowing for tailored specifications like size, finish, and specific tonal requirements, though this typically involves a longer production timeframe.

The 'Dicke Berta' bass drum is legendary for its powerful, deep resonance and robust construction, often used in large orchestral and ceremonial settings.

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