The owner sent me an advance copy of this advertisement.  He didn't 
say in what newspaper or publication it would appear.

> CALLIOPE FOR SALE: Trailer-mounted Tangley Calliaphone Air 
> Calliope. Has keyboard and music roll playing capability 
> complete with gasoline engine-generator for parades.  Optional 
> equipment: Electric powered oriental pedicycle, 1978 Pontiac 
> (classic) Firebird and 2 dozen music rolls. Unrelated musical 
> items: Italian organ (piano) Grinder -- hand cranked, and large 
> antique church pump organ.  Calliope is pictured below.  
> Contact "Griff", 34134 Selva Rd. #248, Dana Point, CA 92629, 
> tel (714) 496-3417.

I played this instrument at the Fresno Ragtime Festival.  The 'cal-
li-ope' is in very nice condition, well-voiced, and loud, of course.  
It's a Tangley replica built by a Midwest firm recently.  The little 
trailer is cute, with a canopy, and light enough to pull with the 
pedicycle if the road is smooth and level.  The turbine blower is 
well-muffled and electric powered, as is the pneumatic player system 
which plays A-rolls.  I have no further information; interested 
buyers should contact the seller, "Griff".

Anyone have an idea of the market value of a 'cal-li-ope' like this? 
What does a new replica cost?

-- Robbie Rhodes   8 February 1996