•For those who need such stuff, I noticed several parts for nickelodeons and band organs recently listed on eBay. See http://cgi3.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItems&userid=dan@carousell.com The seller also offers band organs for sale and does restoration; see http://www.carousell.com/band...

•I asked the owner of an interesting Concert Roller Organ with "Extras" to post some detailed pictures so that I could get a good look at the mechanism. See http://users.telerama.com/~bbr0bb/ro01.html The added features consist of two locks (on front and top doors), an ornamented wooden face plate t...

•A couple of corrections on the "C. Borden & Co." Concert Roller Organ: First, although the distributor's label mentions the "New American Music Box" name, this particular organ has a "Concert" stencil. I understand (from Kevin McElhone, Richard Dutton) that the ornamented wooden face plate is found...

•"Sobald die Glocke hier erklingt, Die Marke aus dem Kasten springt." If only musical, how about "When the bell sounds, the melody jumps out of the box." Or if it's advertising, possibly "When the bell sounds, the brand name jumps out of the box." Or better yet, "When the bell sounds, the beat jumps...

•I also would like to complement Kevin McElhone on his book "Mechanical Music". It's one of the best overall introductions to mechanical music that I've seen. Plenty of pictures and background information to satisfy the experienced collector, and enough diversity and general information to entice th...

•I suppose that even sheet music _could_ technically be called a record! "Listen to that wonderful tune -- get out your staff paper and keep a record of it." "Okay, I'll record it for posterity." But that's not going to communicate well to the masses, because the word "record" connotes an image or c...

•Grand Roller Organ http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=292125992 Robbie, please list this in whatever manner you've been listing the eBay stuff. I'll let you know the price when/if it sells. Thanks, Todd Augsburger allmax@bright.net Roller Organs: http://www.bright.net/~allmax/in...

•The Grand Roller Organ I posted on eBay sold at the reserve price of $3500.00 Todd Augsburger - Roller Organs: http://www.bright.net/~allmax/index.htm [ Thanks for the report, Todd. -- Robbie

•I was truly impressed by the Player Piano Group's new web site (as announced in 00.04.25 MMDigest), from members Julian Dyer and Adam Ramet. It has such a clean design, and some truly well-written information, so it's pleasing just to browse. I look forward to their additions! If you've already los...

•Just curious: does anybody know about this player that I saw listed on eBay? Old Player Pianette piano attachment, as is, Item #345939840 (I couldn't get to the KWIC index to check back-issues.) Todd Augsburger Roller Organs: http://www.bright.net/~allmax/index.htm

•Robbie, The eBay listing for Don Bryant's organ is actually http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=339991921 (not item 3D....) Todd Augsburger http://www.bright.net/~allmax/index.htm

•If anyone has missed the opportunity to join the Carousel Organ Association of America (COAA) and receive their excellent publication, may I suggest you sign up! The July 2000 issue of the "Carousel Organ" was of such interesting material that I read it cover-to-cover, even though large organs are ...

•Karl, Ed Schmidt has recut Tournaphone rolls, I believe. See http://www.actionwebcreations.com/smr/tournaph.html Todd Augsburger - Roller Organs http://www.bright.net/~allmax/index.htm

•You may find a very brief outline of the history of Roller Organs at my website, http://www.bright.net/~allmax/index.htm Also at the site are documents such as advertising and patents, which are quite informative as well. I am in the process of researching a more complete history of the Autophone C...

•[ Kevin McElhone asked in 001030 MMDigest: ] > I have been told that if you use all 9 digits of the USA 'Zip' > code that it makes delivery quicker. Is this true or just wishful > thinking? Our local Postmaster once admitted to me that our local post office doesn't even use them at all (serving a p...

•I think that the correct link for "Automatic organs and their music" is http://w1.131.telia.com/~u13101111/organs/index.html or to bypass the front page, http://w1.131.telia.com/~u13101111/organs/sid1.html Todd Augsburger - Roller Organs http://www.bright.net/~allmax/index.htm [ http://w1.131.telia...

•Reg, I also have a Reig 728, and it's also greatly in need of repair. And I agree that the quality is poor -- the case joints and all of the glued parts (such as metal hammer shanks) are loose, and I've never put the effort towards repairing it. But mine does appear complete, so perhaps I can help ...

•Many of you know that I've maintained a website devoted to Roller Organs and Rollers for a few years now, and include free sale listings. But I've now expanded the Buy/Sell/Trade page to support any type of antique mechanical musical instruments or music. As always, there's no charge (translate: "F...

•The new Mechanical Music Buy/Sell/Trade page is "looking good" with about 10 ads placed in the first 3 days since its expansion. Many thanks to those MMD members who have participated. See the ads (or place one!) at http://www.bright.net/~allmax/Roller_Organ_Buying.htm Todd Augsburger - Roller Orga...

•Here are realized prices of organettes sold March 2 at Garth's Auction, Delaware, Ohio. In addition to the listed prices, there was a 10% buyer's premium for cash, 13% for credit cards. 33 Rollers (Cobs) - $350 Grand w/3 rolls - $2550 Concert w/15 rolls - $700 Home w/13 rolls - $600 Orchestreon w/1...