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Rolls for 31-note Maxfield Player Reed Organ
By Kevin McElhone

I have just been informed of another interesting re-cut project:

  "Nicholas Simons of Derby, England, a well-known member of MBSGB,
  has just restored a Maxfield 31-note reed organ. This plays paper
  rolls with paper 139 mm wide, on spools similar but not identical
  to Celestina/Seraphone.  He is arranging to have some modern music
  made for this rare instrument and wants to know if anyone else is
  interested in sharing the costs involved.  If outside U.K. please
  E-mail kevin_mcelhone@hotmail.com.  If inside U.K. please ask
  Kevin for Nicholas's phone number so you can make contact."

I am not aware of any other new re-cut projects at this time but would
welcome details of any that members know about. There is nothing more
frustrating than having a lovely restored instrument but no music to
play.  I know!  Reference the 30-note Piano Melodico.

Kevin McElhone


(Message sent Wed 20 Oct 1999, 06:25:05 GMT, from time zone GMT+0100.)

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