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I just finished the MMD Archives for 2000, and I noted a query about
the A-sharp hole misplaced on the Wurlitzer 125.

When working on the Mitsukoshi Wurli organ in Tokyo, I was lucky to be
able to contact Mr. Hugo Hellenstern, who did the original installation
in 1933.  He was well along in years, but was able to answer a lot of
my questions.

I was building my own 125 at that time so I inquired about the A#.  He
said Wurlitzer designers planned that hole for a cymbal tap (or crash)
but the roll arrangers demanded an A-sharp in the scale, so this was
the only place to put it!

Vic Searle
Tokyo, Japan
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