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Philipps Automatic Roll Changers
By Brian Cuff

Art Reblitz wrote [050217 MMDigest, Wurlitzer Automatic Roll Changers]:


>> Philipps 6-roll changers are much larger, the take-up spool is
>> above the reel, and the paper moves from bottom to top during play.
>> Philipps also made smaller changers with fewer rolls.


I have a Philipps Pianella Model C fitted with a 5-roll changer, no. 35.
The instrument, no. 9363, was sold in the European market, the labels
being in German.  However, the take-up spool is below the reel, the
paper moving from top to bottom.  Does this mean it is not a Philipps
changer?  It looks as though it was not retro-fitted as the electrical
conduits carrying wiring to it are identical to those in the rest of
the instrument.

I am intrigued by this device as it seems to be a departure from the
norm, being also fitted with a roll selection system!

Brian Cuff


(Message sent Fri 18 Feb 2005, 10:22:32 GMT, from time zone GMT+0200.)

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