In MMD 111115 John McClelland wrote:

> I'm curious as to how many people are scanning automatic music
> instrument rolls, to include piano, orchestrion, band organ and
> and other type of paper/cardboard media.  I know of about 22 units,
> both pneumatic and optical; are there any others out there that
> are maintaining a low profile?

Hello John,  I have been transcribing, scanning, and reproducing
organette rolls since 1996.  I designed and built an original optical
scanner and associated software in March 2001, and have successfully
scanned rolls for the McTammany 14-note, Celestina, Symphonia,
Tanzbaer, Triola, and other small formats (less than 8.5" wide).
I have punched several hundred rolls for the Celestina and Symphonia
organettes.  There is a page about it on my web site (URL below).
The scanner is definitely still active; contact me directly if you
want to know more.

Regards,
John Wolff
Melbourne, Australia
http://www.vicnet.net.au/~wolff