Let me take this opportunity to introduce myself.  I've been subscribing
to this nifty service for a few months now, without much to say.  Just
listening and learning, for the most part.

I live in Morgan Hill, California.  I have a Weber 5'8" Duo-Art Grand, a
88-note upright player, and a 1901 Simplex Vorsetzer, all refinished and
restored by me.  I am fascinated by the old player piano technology, and
as retirement looms ever closer, I plan to devote more time to finding
and restoring these unique instruments.

I'm always on the lookout for rolls, and was in Whittier, California over
the weekend.  I found a stock of piano rolls at an antique store called
"King Richard's Antique Mall"; you know, one of those places with a
zillion dealers where you can't negotiate with the owner.  Anyway, one of
the vendors had a stock of rolls there.  There were maybe 50 88-note
rolls, which were of little interest, except there were a few "Themodist"
rolls, with the snakebites.  And there were 17 or 18 65-note rolls,
mostly the jumbo rolls, in excellent condition.  They don't fit my
vorsetzer, so I didn't buy them.  They were of mostly English and German
manufacture.

The brand name of the one I did buy was "Triumph", and it was originally
sold in Germany, and has a tax stamp on the leader.  Some boxes appeared
to be "Themodist" brand, but, indeed, they were 65-note rolls.  Since
several of you had inquired recently about 65 note rolls, I thought I'd
pass on this information to you.  You can find maybe 18 or so of them for
$4 each at King Richard's Antique Mall, 12301 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA
90602.  Phone 310-698-5974.

I bought two Apollo Concert Grand rolls that were there.  I left one that
didn't have a box.  They're about 16 inches wide.  I've never even seen
an Apollo Concert Grand, but when I find one, I'll be ready!

Hope this is of use to somebody.

Regards,

Ray Fairfield

 [ Welcome to Mech Music Digest, Ray.  I think it was Rob DeLand who
 [ last spoke about the Apollo Concert Grand, and he said that it had
 [ two sets of pneumatics: for loud and soft playing.  Who knows:
 [ those giant rolls may be wanted by someone, somewhere!  Thanks for
 [ writing.  -- Robbie