Adam Ramet wrote: "I am visiting Los Angeles later this week and next
and does anyone know of any good mechanical music places to see in the
area at all."

A definite "don't miss" is the Merle Norman "Nethercutt Collection"
at "San Sylmar" museum.  They have a collection of old cars and
mechanical music machines.  The cars are great but the music machines
are even better!  From players to violins to a huge pipe organ, and
they play them for you!  Tours are free but call for reservations,
phone 818-367-2251, fax 818-367-8013.

Also check out the carousel at Griffith Park.  Good band box music.

Have fun,

Preston Meyer
gapme@aol.com