•The word is very seldom used in the written language, although quite often in the spoken. I find periodic changes of topics to be a brain relaxer; also, there is a table of contents to allow MMDers to scan or avoid subjects that they are not interested in, as I do! Larry Greenfield

•To whomever is coordinating this project, put me down for one copy of the Sanfilippo, Gilson, Kruger book. I assume this will be a book about pneumatic instruments. Has anyone considered doing a book about the top collections of music boxes? Regards. Larry Greenfield

•Hi Bea -- A great idea to have more music box input to the MMD; I may not know too much, but I'll sure learn a lot, and if MMDers don't mind, I'll describe some of my boxes from time to time which I think other MMDers and especially music box folk may find interesting -- perhaps one of my boxes may...

•Reg Smith commented about old building with music box history. Several disc makers showrooms and the Paillard showroom were in lower Manhattan in the 1900s. Showrooms were for Regina and Olympia. Now that area is Greenwich village, and the old Paillard showroom is gone and is now a gas station at t...

•Hello -- Your Polyphon seems like a nice example of a small box. Polyphon used a few different types of identifying marks for its discs (please, not records, but discs). To best identify your box, you need to obtain a copy of Encyclopedia of Automatic Musical Instruments, by Bowers, from Nancy Frat...

•The editing by Jody and Robbie is fine. If various people on the MMD don't like the editing then either 1- accept it, with compassion and appreciation for the effort put out by these two, or 2- don't participate. I don't think Robbie and Jody need to justify their efforts to anyone, as they do this...

•I tried to send a email to Mr. Tracey and it was undeliverable. Polyphon, like other disc makers, was in Leipzig , Germany. The tempo-regulator, or speed control controls then governor to vary the speed of the music; they are touchy things, but you might want to look at it to see if it is working o...

•Can Oskan give us any insight into the world of pneumatic instruments and music boxes in Turkey? And how do you write "thank you" and "Hello" on Turkish? So long for now. Larry Greenfield

•It is a wonderful contribution to the MMD and to the music box world in general to have Philippe as a regular contributor -- he does a wonderful job and provides us an insight into the European, especially France, world of music boxes and I enjoy the auction info. Merci Beaucoup! Larry Greenfield ...

•Polyphon and other disc makers put bells in some of their disc boxes; the model number will have a G for Glocken -- German for bells). The number of bells are from 4-12, and the bells are played at will, which means you can remove them from being heard by a simple lever. Polyphon made boxes with be...

•Angelo Rulli has a great idea to have Joe Roesch do an article for the MBSI Publication. Should Angelo need assistance, I would be glad to assist with any editing of Joe's tome. Larry Greenfield

•I would be interested in such a book being reprinted. One can never have enough literature and pictures of music boxes -- it makes us all smarter. Perhaps National Book Network should consider approaching the MBSI with a pre-publication flyer assessing interest. Larry Greenfield

•I agree with everything that Nancy Fratti said about the Stella! If you are interested in a cylinder or disc box, go for the music quality first, then the case -- the music is what truly matters! If you are looking for a disc box of the Stella size, consider looking for a Mira 18 1/2" disc box -- c...

•I agree with everything Bob Klepner said! Let's enjoy MMD for what it gives us all; easy access to all of the world, especially the automated musical world. Shalom et au revoir Larry

•Yes, the MBSGB still exists and is alive and well. The membership and correspondence secretary is: Alan Wyatt The Willows 102 High Street Landbeach, Cambridge CB4 4DT. The phone number of the president: Arthur WJG Ord-Hume Phone: (01483 574460 They have a quarterly magazine which is just full of gr...

•Bill asks what is too far to wind. I don't know, but perhaps there is a lot of spring wrapped in the barrel. Also, you do not want to wind a spring till it can go no more, as it may get stuck, and then you are stuck. Also, try not to let a spring wind all the way down. Also, when you wind a spring ...

•To all MMD folk. I have a new email address: musicbo@ibm.net Keep those cards and letters coming. Larry Greenfield

•The 70 people who attended the open house at the Canadas, had a fine time. They have a nice assortment of cylinder boxes, including a Mermod Freres coin-op 9" interchangeable cylinder box that plays 3 tunes per nickel, a 3 tune music clock picture, and several fine disc box examples, including a Sy...

•[ In Digest 980122 visitor Sue Emerson inquired about a Reuge [ musical cameo pendant. Someone was asking about how to contact Reuge, about a cameo pendant. Their west coast phone number is 310-410-7040, in the city of Culver City (named after founder George Culver), in Southern California. They ar...

•To the person who needs a gallery for 27" changer: call Ricky Diggs at 1-909-273-0559, or email . He does excellent work and knows mechanical musical boxes, etc. Very nice to work with. You may say I referred you. Regards Larry Greenfield