Introduction
By Rick McDowell
My name is Rick McDowell and I am a new member of your group. I learned about your site from Galen Bird who is a collector of mechanical musical instruments.
I am the secretary and treasurer of the Heart of America Chapter of AMICA. I am interested in player pianos (I own a 1920 Schiller player and a 1970's Kimball spinet player) and band organs. I used to own a 1921 Wurlitzer 146-A band organ which I sold in order to purchase a larger organ that plays 165 music rolls. I also added a 150 spool frame to the organ so I can play 150 rolls. I am not too technical about player pianos but I am very knowledgeable about fairground organs and American band organs. I am also a member of MBSI. If I can assist anyone with information I would be glad to help.
Sincerely, Rick McDowell
[ Welcome aboard, Rick! There's a lot here you'll enjoy! -- Robbie
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