I would like to introduce myself.  Although I joined the list a month or so
ago, I am just now getting around to this.

My name is Howard Wyman and I live in Valrico Florida, near Tampa.
I am a member of both AMICA and MBSI.  I learned about this list when
I attended the AMICA convention in London this past August.

My primary interest is in pneumatic instruments, however I like all types of
mechanical musical instruments.  As a child I was always fascinated by
player pianos, but unfortunately my family never owned one.  I finally
bought a non-playing Gulbransen in 1989 and rebuilt it.  That was all it
took and now I am hooked.  I didn't know at the time that a Gulbransen is
one of the more difficult because of its glued-up stack.  Since then I have
rebuilt two more upright players, An Aeolian 46-note player reed organ, and
just recently a Mason & Hamlin Ampico.

I do own one music box - a Symphonion 11 7/8" disk box.  Unfortunately, two
teeth dropped off one of the combs and I am preparing to ship the combs to
Robin Biggins for repair.  It occurred to me that I am not sure how much to
insure the package for.  If anyone can give me an idea, I would certainly
appreciate it.

I am glad to see that a list like this exists, and it appears to be growing
rapidly.

Best wishes,

Howard Wyman     hwyman@netcom.com