Throughout Ellie Mannette's long and distinguished career as a steel drum pioneer, he has held a vision for the steel band -- to recreate the symphony orchestra on steel drums. This vision led to the development of nine instruments which could accommodate the four basic musical voices (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) and duplicate the textural diversity found in the conventional orchestra. Mannette Steel Drums instruments are renowned for their high quality of craftsmanship and balanced tone; Mannette Steel Drums also offers the widest note range produced by any steel drum manufacturer.