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| 2019.02.27.07 |
Piano Melodico Damper Assembly
from Giovanni Vitiello •Hi all, I had already sent photos and information of the melodies of the melodic piano to friend Jim. I attach more detailed photos; maybe they will be useful for other restorers. If you need more information write to me or go to my web site, http://www.pianomelodico.it/ where you will also find a ... |
| 2019.03.02.01 |
Seek Instrument Mover, Chicago to Florida
from Bill Zaiser •I am seeking to transport a Deleika 20/31 crank organ from the Chicago area to Jacksonville, Florida. I could meet up at any crossing into Florida. Alternatively, I could meet with someone going to South Carolina or Georgia. Bill Zaiser fwzaiser@gmail.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply] ... |
| 2019.03.02.02 |
Seek 5-inch Cardboard Tube For Cremona Take-up
from Randy Hayno •I need a tube for the take-up spool on a Cremona piano. The inside diameter is just over 5 inches. I found a company who sells cardboard mailing tubes by the case, but I really don't need a house full. Does anyone have this part out of an original piano to sell or does anyone have a 5-inch mailing ... |
| 2019.03.06.01 |
FS: PianoDisc Solenoid Player Unit
from Philip Jamison •I recently removed a PianoDisc player unit from a vertical piano. It's complete except for the control unit (where you put the discs). It's not marked, but I think it is a PDS-32. The circuit boards are dated 1992. I plugged it in and the power supply hums like they normally do. I think it works. T... |
| 2019.03.12.03 |
FS: Ampico Cloth Covered Drawer Hoses
from Thomas Binnall •I've now 50 sets of Ampico A drawer supply hoses available. When these are gone, it's likely I won't be making more. Let me know if you up for some: $60.00 per set. Checks are best, payable to Thomas Binnall 37807 55th Ave South Auburn, WA 98001 USA tomwa007@gmail.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep"... |
| 2019.03.17.02 |
FS: Regina Style 4 Orchestral 27" Disc Player
from John Zuk •Offering for sale a lovely Regina Style 4 (home model) Orchestral disc musical box playing 27" discs. Older restoration to the mechanism (plays well). Case has what appears to be original finish in nice shape overall. Many photos and a YouTube video are available. The machine is quite large; locate... |
| 2019.03.20.03 |
Seek Instrument Mover, New York to Oregon
from Floyd Chamberlain •I need a mover for a console music box located in Cheektowaga, New York (Buffalo area), to be moved to Portland, Oregon. The dimensions are 30" X 23" X 41" high. Floyd Chamberlain Portland, Oregon floydgchamberlain@gmail.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply] |
| 2019.03.26.01 |
Seek Motor Mounting Brackets For a Cremona G
from Randy Hayno •Does anyone have an original set of motor mounting brackets for a Cremona G piano? If so, please send pictures and asking price. I am almost finished restoring a 1915 model and they are the only thing missing. If you are not sure what the brackets look like, email me and I can send a picture. I wou... |
| 2019.04.08.03 |
FS: Ramey Banjo Orchestra With MIDI System
from James Goodrich •For Sale: Ramey Banjo Orchestra with MIDI system -- piano, banjo, snare and bass drums, wood block, triangle, cymbal, tambourine, and castanets. Plays wonderful music arranged by Art Reblitz. Originally owned by Mike Ames. Excellent condition. Recently serviced by Ramey. Plays on MIDI or rolls. Inc... |
| 2019.04.10.01 |
FS: Farrand Cecilian, Welte-Mignon, Wur 150 Rolls
from Bob Smith •I have for sale 33 Welte-Mignon, 20 Wurlitzer Style 150 recut rolls, and 25 Farrand Cecilian rolls. Email for lists of the titles available. These rolls have been stored in a temperature and humidity controlled environment for 35 years. Thanks. Bob Smith Murrieta, California rawalnut46@gmail.com.ge... |
| 2019.04.10.02 |
FS: Farrand Cecilian Baby Grand Player Piano
from Kendall Marquardt •I have a client that would like to get his Farrand 5' grand to a new owner. It has the famous Cecilian player. The serial number may have been pained over, but it looks like it is 1920's vintage. This is a piano that needs a full restoration. It is purported that the Farrand pianos were of good sou... |
| 2019.04.12.01 |
FS: New Old-stock Large Piano Roll Boxes
from Bucky Buck •For sale: 7 new old-stock roll boxes, 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" inside, black alligator. Stored in heated and cooled home since new, circa 1980. Some dust. One is slightly bowed from end pressure while in storage. Plus free used boxes: 5 large Ampico, 2 small Ampico, 1 tracker bar pump box (top is in good co... |
| 2019.04.18.01 |
Seek Regina Style 11 Disc Box Photos
from Mark Buckland •Would anyone who has a Regina Style 11 disc musical box be able to photograph the bun feet? And provide dimensions also? The example I'm restoring has unfortunately lost all four! Many thanks, Mark Buckland tinnedmusic59@gmail.com.geentroep [delete ".geentroep" to reply] |
| 2019.04.20.01 |
Unknown Band Organ At Ocean City, Maryland
from David Burgess •Hi, I'm David Leslie Burgess, a mechanical music enthusiast. On my trip in September, 2018, to Ocean City, Maryland, I rode the historic Herschell-Spillman carousel at Trimper's Rides and Amusement Park. Near one of the rides I noticed a band organ of unknown origin, not operating. It looked like a... |
| 2019.04.23.03 |
Seek "Lulu Belle" QRS 3465
from Kel Geiger •I'm seeking QRS roll 3465, "Lulu Belle", played by J. L. Cook. Also on Recordo 61350. Kel Geiger Grand Rapids, Michigan kelgats@gmail.com.geentroep [ Hear the A-roll version, played on a Seeburg E, at [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egm-BGSI6z4 -- Robbie |
| 2019.04.25.01 |
Value of Verbena Reig Toy Barrel Piano
from Nancy Willis •Hello; I found a Verbena organ model 728 in my father's home after he passed away. I was wondering what the value of it is. Could someone help me find out its value if I send pictures of the item? At least an approximate value? I don't know if I would want to sell it or keep it as it is the only th... |
| 2019.05.02.02 |
FS: Wurlitzer Style 165 Band Organ Rolls
from Bob Smith •For sale: 15 Wurlitzer Style 165 band organ rolls, mostly new old stock from the late 1970s. These rolls have been stored in a temperature and humidity controlled environment for the past 30 years; most have not been played. Most are Play-Rite rolls, non are combined -- all are single number. Email... |
| 2019.05.11.01 |
MBSI Mid-Am Band Organ Rally 20-21 July 2019
from Rob Pollock •The Happiest Music on Earth returns. The 2019 MBSI Mid-Am Chapter Band Organ Rally will be held on 20-21 July 2019 in Urbana, Ohio. This is our 44th annual Band Organ Rally and will be held in Melvin Miller Park, Urbana, Ohio. This is a municipal park with shade and power. The Chapter's annual meet... |
| 2019.05.14.04 |
Recutting Regina Sublima and EP Needham Rolls
from Brian Thornton •To all those out there who have been waiting, we have all our materials together and ready for the machinist to do the final milling, drilling and taping, etc. However, we have hit a major snag. A few weeks ago, we completed, on schedule, the renovation and a MIDI conversion of a Stinson organ for ... |
| 2019.05.16.04 |
"Steampunk"
from Luke Myers •I agree wholeheartedly with David Saul. I believe we are in an era where some persons think that the right word, such as "Steampunk," will suddenly elevate a decrepit machine or part of a machine to the highest levels of glory. Like David, it bugs me when I see this silly label applied to -- you na... |
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