Hi to all mechanical music fans!  For several years I have had a lot
of fun with an Ampico Fischer grand piano.  Can anyone give me some
information concerning the Fischer Company?  Is this firm still
existing?  On the frame is written J. & C. Fischer, Est. 1840 New York.
Who can help?  Thanks in advance

Juergen Hocker

 [ Dr. Hocker's two Ampico grand pianos, a Boesendorfer and a Fischer,
 [ were fitted for MIDI control by MMDers Horst Mohr and Walter Tenten.
 [ The pianos perform pieces composed for piano plus orchestra or for
 [ two pianos, including compositions like "Study for two Player Pianos
 [ No. 40b" by Conlon Nancarrow.  See the review by Mark Lutton in MMD
 [ 991127, and Juergen's article in MMD 000426.  -- Robbie