Kolberg

Germany, est. 1946 · 69 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 628PP Bass Drum "Concert"

Orchestral Bass Drums

$3,514

Size 28"

Kolberg 628PP Bass Drum "Concert", Bass Drum, Size: 28" x 18" (71 cm x 46 cm), Model "Concert", Decoration: Mahogany,...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Kolberg DS626R Concert Bass Drum

Orchestral Bass Drums

$3,127

Size 26"

Large Orchestra Drum, 26" x 22" beech shell with reinforcement ring (traditional...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 1190 Car Horns Gershwin

Misc. Percussion

$1,187

Set of Car Horns, Model "Gershwin", Notes: A1, B1, C2, D2, With holding tube 224 for...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2370CRD Crotales c3-c4

Crotales

$5,706

Crotales, Pitch: c3 - c4 (13 chromatic tones), 443 Hz, Stand with a mute 2370SD,...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2445A Marimba Avantgarde

Marimbas

$27,121

Marimba, Model "Avantgarde", Range: 5 octaves C - c4, Aluminium resonators, Sound...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2495 Xylophone Concert

Xylophones

$6,462

Xylophone, Model: "Concert", Tonal range: 3.5 octaves F1 - C5, Sound plates: Honduras...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2425CH Glockenspiel

Glockenspiels

$7,031

Chimes, Model "Concert", Range: 3 Octaves F2 - E5, Sturdy frame, Foldable, Anti-glare,...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 632DBPP BD "Dicke Berta" PH

Orchestral Bass Drums

$4,514

Size 32"

Kolberg 632DBPP BD "Dicke Berta" PH, Bass Drum, Size: 32" x 26" (81 cm x 66 cm), Model "Dicke Bertha" (Fat Bertha),...

4.9 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 632DBNZ BD "Dicke Berta" NS

Orchestral Bass Drums

$6,795

Size 32"

Kolberg 632DBNZ BD "Dicke Berta" NS, Bass Drum, Size: 32" x 26" (81 cm x 66 cm), Model "Dicke Bertha" (Fat Bertha),...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cockoo

Misc. Percussion

$664

Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cuckoo, Bird Voice Effect, Model "Cuckoo", With bellows, Tunable a#1 - a2 and c#2 - c3

4.5 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute

Misc. Percussion

$387

Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute, Parrot Flute, Opera model, Range: 5 tones g3 - d4, Incl. bag for papageno's flute

4.7 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich

Misc. Percussion

$566

Size 5"

Claves Set, Set of 5 "Steve Reich", Tones: a2, b2, c#3, d#3, d#4

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 1745RH Ratchet w Holder

Misc. Percussion

$340

Ratchet, Model "Raganella ritmica", Rotation direction on both sides for playing...

4.7 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic

Misc. Percussion

$340

Pop Cap, With automatic return

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 1550 Pop Cap simple

Misc. Percussion

$85

Pop Cap, Simple design

4.3 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 613CU Piccolo Snare Copper

Concert Snares

$944

Size 13"

Piccolo Snare, Size: 13" x 3.5" / 33 x 9 cm, Copper shell, Drumhead variant...

4.5 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 614_13TCU Tamburo Rullante 3CU

Concert Snares

$2,785

Size 14"

Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5" / 35 x 13 cm, Model "Tamburo Rullante Trio",...

4.6 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 614_13TNB Tamburo Rullante 3NB

Concert Snares

$2,378

Size 14"

Snare Drum, Size: 14" x 5" / 35 x 13 cm, Model "Tamburo Rullante Trio", Solid...

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 614_13TRW Tamburo Rullante 3RW

Concert Snares

$2,888

Size 14"

Snare Drum, Model "Tamburo Rullante Trio", Size: 14" x 5" / 35 x 13 cm, Solid...

4.3 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2125S Triangle

Triangles

$133

Triangle, "The virtuoso silver ones" series, Length: 25 cm / size 4, Fluted surface

4.5 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2121S Triangle

Triangles

$119

Triangle, "The virtuoso silver ones" series, Length: 21 cm / size 3, Fluted surface

4.6 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2117S Triangle

Triangles

$103

Triangle, "The virtuoso silver ones" series, Length: 17 cm / size 2, Fluted surface

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2130CCC Triangle

Triangles

$219

Triangle, Series "Classic Concert", Length: 30 cm / size 5, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.9 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2125CCC Triangle

Triangles

$189

Triangle, Series "Classic Concert", Length: 25 cm / size 4, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.4 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2121CCC Triangle

Triangles

$167

Triangle, Series "Classic Concert", Length: 21 cm / size 3, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.6 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2117CCC Triangle

Triangles

$148

Triangle, Series "Classic Concert", Length: 17 cm / size 2, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.7 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2114CCC Triangle

Triangles

$136

Triangle, Series "Classic Concert, Side length: 14 cm / size 1, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.9 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2130CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$265

Triangle, Classic Concert Baroque series, Length: 30 cm / size 5, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.4 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2125CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$234

Triangle, Classic Concert Baroque Series, Length: 25 cm / size 4, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.6 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2121CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$213

Triangle, Series "Classic Concert Baroque", Length: 21 cm / size 3, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.7 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2117CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$195

Triangle, "Classic Concert Baroque" series, Length: 17 cm / size 2, High-gloss chrome-plated

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2114CCCB Triangle

Triangles

$182

Triangle, Series: Classic Concert Baroque, Side length: 14 cm / size 1, High-gloss...

4.4 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2130ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$485

Triangle, Series "Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 30 cm / size 5, Finish: Hammered

4.5 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2125ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$433

Triangle, Series "Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 25 cm / size 4, Finish: Hammered

4.7 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2121ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$394

Triangle, Series "Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 21 cm / size 3, Finish: Hammered

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2117ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$361

Triangle, Series "Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 17 cm / size 2, Finish: Hammered

4.4 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2114ENBH Triangle

Triangles

$332

Triangle, Series: Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 14 cm / size 1, Finish: Hammered

4.5 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2130ENB Triangle

Triangles

$371

Triangle, "Exotic Nature Baroque" series, Length: 30 cm / size 5

4.6 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2125ENB Triangle

Triangles

$332

Triangle, "Exotic Nature Baroque" series, Length: 25 cm / size 4

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2121ENB Triangle

Triangles

$301

Triangle, "Exotic Nature Baroque" series, Length: 21 cm / size 3

4.3 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2117ENB Triangle

Triangles

$275

Triangle, "Exoten Natur Baroque" series, Length: 17 cm / size 2

4.5 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2114ENB Triangle

Triangles

$254

Triangle, Series: Exotic Nature Baroque, Side length: 14 cm / size 1

4.6 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2130EN Triangle

Triangles

$323

Triangle, "Exoten Natur" series, Length: 30 cm / size 5

4.8 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2125EN Triangle

Triangles

$284

Triangle, "Exotic Nature" Series, Length: 25 cm / size 4

4.3 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2121EN Triangle

Triangles

$254

Triangle, "Exoten Natur" Series, Length: 21 cm / size 3

4.5 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2117EN Triangle

Triangles

$229

Triangle, "Exoten Natur" Series, Length: 17 cm / size 2

4.6 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 2114EN Triangle

Triangles

$206

Triangle, Series: Exotic Nature, Side length: 14 cm / size 1

4.7 AudioFu Score

Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE

Misc. Percussion

$333

Castanet Machine, Size: medium, Material: Ebony, The opening of the castanet...

4.9 AudioFu Score

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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.

About Kolberg

Kolberg Products

Kolberg 628PP Bass Drum "Concert"

Kolberg DS626R Concert Bass Drum

Kolberg 1190 Car Horns Gershwin

Kolberg 2370CRD Crotales c3-c4

Kolberg 2445A Marimba Avantgarde

Kolberg 2495 Xylophone Concert

Kolberg 2425CH Glockenspiel

Kolberg 632DBPP BD "Dicke Berta" PH

Kolberg 632DBNZ BD "Dicke Berta" NS

Kolberg 2238 Bird Voice Cockoo

Kolberg 2275 papageno's flute

Kolberg 1289 Claves Set Steve Reich

Kolberg 1745RH Ratchet w Holder

Kolberg 1551 Pop Cap automatic

Kolberg 1550 Pop Cap simple

Kolberg 613CU Piccolo Snare Copper

Kolberg 614_13TCU Tamburo Rullante 3CU

Kolberg 614_13TNB Tamburo Rullante 3NB

Kolberg 614_13TRW Tamburo Rullante 3RW

Kolberg 2125S Triangle

Kolberg 2121S Triangle

Kolberg 2117S Triangle

Kolberg 2130CCC Triangle

Kolberg 2125CCC Triangle

Kolberg 2121CCC Triangle

Kolberg 2117CCC Triangle

Kolberg 2114CCC Triangle

Kolberg 2130CCCB Triangle

Kolberg 2125CCCB Triangle

Kolberg 2121CCCB Triangle

Kolberg 2117CCCB Triangle

Kolberg 2114CCCB Triangle

Kolberg 2130ENBH Triangle

Kolberg 2125ENBH Triangle

Kolberg 2121ENBH Triangle

Kolberg 2117ENBH Triangle

Kolberg 2114ENBH Triangle

Kolberg 2130ENB Triangle

Kolberg 2125ENB Triangle

Kolberg 2121ENB Triangle

Kolberg 2117ENB Triangle

Kolberg 2114ENB Triangle

Kolberg 2130EN Triangle

Kolberg 2125EN Triangle

Kolberg 2121EN Triangle

Kolberg 2117EN Triangle

Kolberg 2114EN Triangle

Kolberg 1506BEB Castanet Machine medE

Frequently Asked Questions About Kolberg

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