Hi All,  I just bought a little Piano Lodeon and ten rolls locally
for $70.  I am curious to know if that is a good price.  It still
actually works!

When a roll is played, the vacuum pump (like a vacuum cleaner) makes
a lot of noise, which I find objectionable, but I suppose that is
typical of how it works.  Also, the sound level of the notes when
played by a roll is not real loud.  Is that typical or is it beginning
to fail?

There are no missing notes so whatever is taking place is consistent
for the whole instrument.  I understand that the mechanism is all
plastic and that any repairs are difficult, if even possible.  Any
information about this cute little machine would be appreciated.

Pat DeWitt
Fort Wayne, Indiana

 [ Jim Quashnock wrote in 1998.10.26 MMDigest, "It's got more
 [ motor noise than tune!"  -- Robbie