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Re: Nelson-Wiggen Nickelodeons
By Lloyd Burton

I have to agree that a nickelodeon that is playing well is a piano worth
hearing.  I have a Nelson-Wiggen Style 8 that has Deagan xylophone bars
and bells.  It is amazing how N-W can alternately play bells and
xylophone by using just one hole.  I have played with my machine and on
occations have had both instruments play at the same time.  It sounds
great.

I also have to agree that it is hard to find complete nickelodeon
instruments for sale.  I have not bought any machines for years for this
fact.  I went to an auction at the Tropicana hotel in Las Vegas last year
and there were only two machines that had not been changed.  The prices
were also very high.

I have looked for a Nelson-Wiggen Style 5, but I have been unable to
locate one.  If I did I bet that the price would be way out of my price
range.

Thanks for all the comments daily.

Lloyd Burton



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