by John Tuttle (MMD 010123)
Most American player technicians rarely get to see player mechanisms that were made in foreign countries. Recently I've been corresponding with a gentleman in France who provided me with some pictures of the French-made Odeola player action.
Although this may sound a little odd, I find the action very handsome, and it appears to have been very well built. Notable differences that I can see so far include (1) a four-chamber air-motor, (2) striker fingers that are sandwiched between the first and second tiers of striker pneumatics, and (3) the tempo control box is mounted on the upper section.
23 January 2001