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For Sale: Very rare 1906 Melville Clark Apollo Push Up Piano
Player. Has been stored for several years but was in excellent playing
condition when stored. It was shipped to Mackinac Island, Michigan from the
manufacturer in Chicago by Lake Steamer Octorara in 1906 for use in the Windsor
Hotel dining room where the wait staff took turns pumping it while luncheon was
being served. I was told by the daughter of the original owner of the Windsor
that the Apollo was moved to the attic in 1937 and covered with quilts when
player piano music was considered "out of vogue". I removed the quilts in
1977 when when Grand Hotel acquired the building for employee housing. At that
time I acquired the Apollo from the daughter of the original owner.
I have the player, bench and about 45 rolls (most in fair to good condition).
Includes the "stop" that mounts under the keyboard of the piano for easier
alignment and the crank for adjusting the height of the device to align it with
the keys of the piano.
The instrument is stored in southern Michigan, but will be moved to Tennessee
soon. This is a very fine instrument which really should stay in the Great
Lakes area considering its provenance. $7,500. Email: thscott123@hotmail.com -- (Posted 26 July 10)
Wanted Parts: 1. Looking for Aeolian Duo Art Pipe Organ 10 roll
Concertola and rolls. 2. I know this may be like finding a needle in the hay
stack, but also looking for Duo Art remote Concertola Changer/Cabinet for piano,
complete system, cabinet and or parts, this piano did not have the extended
cabinet and only had the stand alone cabinet, finders fee paid. 3. Looking for
Steamboat pump and motor for Weber Duo Art Upright, this had the larger
Steamboat pump. Any help greatly appreciated, Thanks. email: hermitage65@aol.com -- (Posted 26 July 10)
For Sale: Collection of:
- 140+ Ampico rolls in very good condition (including a few played by Rachmaninoff!)
- 7 Themodist Metrostyle tall-box rolls also in very good condition
- 30 or so other misc QRS, etc. rolls.
I can provide more details and some pictures (of box ends and sample roll
leaders, for example). If you have any interest, or know of someone who might,
contact chrisleach@optonline.net -- (Posted 26 July 10)
Wanted: Artrio-Angelus and Angelus reproducing rolls, catalogs,
brochures and monthly bulletins. djkrall@sbcglobal.net -- (Posted 26 July 10)
For Sale: Chickering 1928 Player Piano for sale $5,000. San Francisco
Bay Area. Many boxes of piano rolls included. Piano comes with original bench.
Contact: peletta@pacbell.net -- (Posted 18 July 10)
For Sale: Modello pump player piano serial # 84072 I need to get this
out of the house I purchased for rehab in the next 2 weeks. Any serious offer will
be considered. Local pickup only. Cincinnati, Ohio. Email: shudama@fuse.net -- (Posted 2 July 10)
For Sale: I have 7 huge boxes of beautifully kept antique player piano
rolls that I would like to sell. These were given to me by my father whose father
gave them to him. They have been well kept in a smoke free home. I have just finished
going through them and have compiled a list of titles. For a complete listing as well
as to see if I have a certain roll you may have been looking for please contact me
at taralions@yahoo.com. Thank you! -- (Posted 2 July 10)
For Sale: Upper and lower actions and parts from destroyed Cable Nelson
player piano, serial #170669. Likely restorable. Best offer. E-mail address: jjrider39@comcast.net -- (Posted 2 July 10)
For Sale: 1927 7' AR Steinway Duo-Art Grand with Factory
installed Aeolian Pipe Organ Attachment to play the piano with the organ.
It is in need of complete rebuild piano and player if you have the Organ to
go with this piano then this is for you. The owner said to me it must go he
is sick and need's to go into hospital. For the small price of $6,000.00
this piece of history can be yours. Any information you would require please
contact playerpete4610@hotmail.com -- (Posted 21 June 10)
For Sale: I have 24 original Duo Art piano rolls from a
reproducing piano, 21 in boxes, three without, selling as a lot. I can
supply titles in necessary. Actual shipping costs to be paid by buyer.
Contact Larry at labrough@windstream.net.
The rolls are in central Ohio. -- (Posted 21 June 10)
For Sale: Aeolian 5 Octave Piano with Chair and over 40 Sheet Music.
I had two different Piano technicians check it out. Assessed Value $800-$1000.
Serial number 27268, Piano case is in excellent shape. Needs double tuneing and
wires tightened. Also requries new plastic valves that cost $45. each.
This is a pedal pushed or electric air motor operated Player Piano. You can
also play it normally. Best offer. Contact Alec Reed at alecreed364@hotmail.com
or telephone 647-283-9321. -- (Posted 21 June 10)
For Sale: 1929 Stroud Aeolian Duo Art Upright Player Piano.
Restored some time ago, works like it is supposed to. In very good condition.
Comes with about 100 rolls with some over 100 years old. Located in Naples, FL.
$3000 or best offer. Contact Jon at 239-825-2477 or
jonwmark@yahoo.com Thank you. -- (Posted 21 June 10)
For Sale: Pianola upright pumper. Call 619-366-6637 (San Diego) for more information. -- (Posted 21 June 10)
For Sale: Weber DuoArt Art reproducing Grand piano, #156540,
walnut. Case is in original, beautiful condition, and the motor was rebuilt
in 1996. Includes original bench and 50+ antique DuoArt reproducing rolls.
$5,000 OBO. Pictures available upon request. Ann Johnston (860) 543-9597 or
send email to almound@look.com. (The
piano is located in Suffolk, VA.) -- (Posted 3 June 10)
Wanted: Ampico "A" test roll. Please contact: roblindblad@hotmail.com -- (Posted 3 June 10)
For Sale: I have a collection of old player piano and
mechanical music records. These include band organs, fair organs, street
organs and more. There are about 30 of them. For a list of the titles,
please email me at: Tinsub@aol.com -- (Posted 3 June 10)
Wanted: Ampico model B in a Chickering, Knabe or Mason & Hamlin
piano. 5'6" or longer. Prefer clean, unrestored but will consider all. Thank you
in advance. Please email: Bruce Mercer at: maxbud12@wowway.com -- (Posted 28 April 10)
For Sale: Aeolian Orchestrelle Model V, dark oak finish, 150 rolls,
restored about 6 years ago, looks and plays great, $5,000. Grand Roller Organ with 8
rollers, recent restoration, $3500. 12" Mira single comb music box, 10 discs, restored
and refinshed, $2750. 1902 15 1/2" Regina double comb music box, long bedplate, zither
attachment, 20 discs, near mint original, $3900. Dan Brown, Spokane,WA.
mhampico@yahoo.com or 509-981-7066. -- (Posted 28 April 10)
For Sale: 6’ 4” Knabe Ampico grand A high quality brand of piano of
large size over 6’ in length is the only source of the rich sound with a full deep bass
that piano music lovers desire. This is not just a “furniture piano” as so many
reproducing players are found in, but a true musician’s instrument. Still playing and
expressing well on an older rebuilding, it will be facing pneumatic work down the road.
c. 1920, the piano itself had the pinblock replaced about 30 years ago and new hammers,
shanks and flanges about 23 years ago. Asking $6,900 with a small group of rolls,
collection of over 300 rolls and roll cabinets, negotiable. Located in south east Pennsylvania. Jim Chadwick Ph. 610-853-3275 Or j.d.chadwick@rcn.com -- (Posted 6 April 10)
For Sale: Aeolian Solo Orchestrelle XY The epitome of the home player
organ, playing two organ voices against each other from 116-note Pipe Organ rolls.
Stops include the unusual pizzicato and English Horn with hammer struck reeds giving
a truly unique sound. An older rebuilding that pumps tightly and plays well, it will
need some additional rebuilding when taken apart for moving. Included are bench,
approximately 330 116-note rolls and Kinetic organ blower. Louis XIV case with
decorative faux pipes pictured in Bowers “encyclopedia”, page 780, center row, right
end. $12,500. Located in south east Pennsylvania. Jim Chadwick Ph. 610-853-3275 Or j.d.chadwick@rcn.com -- (Posted 6 April 10)
Wanted: I am looking for two song rolls of Frederic Cowen's setting of
"A Birthday" (a poem by Christina Rossetti), published in or around 1925: one by the
Aeolian Co. (26482) and the other by Sir Herbert Marshall & Sons (72522).
Please contact me at Marianne.VanRemoortel@UGent.be -- (Posted 6 April 10)
Wanted: A set of 88 Simplex Unit Block Pneumatics. Refurbished or
Un-restored. Please contact P. Williams at: pianorestorer@hughes.net or call Telephone Number: 940 482-3344. -- (Posted 6 April 10)
For Sale: Chickering Upright Ampico Expression Player Piano with bench
and rolls. Rebuilt and refinished 12 years ago. Original Ivory keys in good condition.
The piano plays quite well and has just been tuned. The expression is good and sounds
as only a Chickering can. There has been a lot of talk on MMD recently about the high
quality and wonderful sound of a Chickering Upright Ampico. Well, here it is and at
a very low price. $3900.00 Contact: jimbo6710@att.net for questions and pictures. Thank-You for looking. -- (Posted 6 April 10)
Wanted:
1. John Farrell piano roll collections – JAM, Jazz Master, Hot Piano Classics.
2. Steinway Duo-Art upright player piano.
Contact - Marc – mjs@soundwiseonline.com -- (Posted 18 March 10)
For Sale: I have a total of 261 player piano rolls that I would like to
sell. I would like to sell all of them together, but would separate into “lots”
if needed. They include: QRS Rolls, Capitol Music Rolls, Artistyle Music Roll Co.,
88 Note Rolls, 88 Note Supertone Perforated Music Rolls, Klavier 88, Aeolian Company,
B. Feldman & Co., Orchestrelli Co. & Aeolian Co., U.S. Player Music Rolls, Universal
Music Rolls, Standard, Jewel Word Roll, Vito Calati Paramount Music Roll, Angelus
Artisiple, UniRecord, Waddington & Sons Ltd., British Autoplayer, Meloto Rolls, etc.
I have a complete listing of the rolls to include more detailed information for
anyone who is seriously interested. I can be reached via email
at ckbarnthouse@comcast.net -- (Posted 18 March 10)
Free I have recently inherited a 1917 M. Schultz pianola from my grandmother.
It is completely original and in need of restoration, but might be good for parts
(I don't know much about them). If anyone would like it, they can have it for free,
as it doesn't fit in my house and I can't bear to put it on the council cleanup!
I live near Sydney, Australia and my phone number is 0405909940 if anyone is
interested. Thank you :) -- (Posted 18 March 10)
Wanted: I'm looking for the following Ampico rolls played by Lee Sims:
- Broken Hearted 209233
- Little Grey Home in the West 69503
- The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise 70253
If you have a copy for sale please contact me at ampicoman@comcast.net -- (Posted 3 March 10)
For Sale: Holtzer Cabot A.C. motor for an electricaly operated piano such
a reproducing or expression piano, coin operated or automatic piano or other mechanical
musical instrument. Circa 1920-1930. Motor is dirty, but with a quick plug in it starts
just fine and runs darm smooth. I suspect do to its frame design with mounting feet
it most likely was used in a piano or instrument with an upright style configuration,
not so much a grand piano though it probably could be mounted for such. Motor specs are,
frame ST-17, 110 Volts,2.8 amps, 1 phase,1/8 H.P.,1150 R.P.M. 60 cycles.
Photos available. Asking price: $100.00. David M.Saleh, Ph# 203-596-8128 or Email: Ctplayerpiano@aol.com -- (Posted 3 March 10)
For Sale: PLAYASAX by QRS DeVry Corp. and Three Music Rolls. The SAX
measures 12" with a 2 ¾” diameter horn. This instrument is very good shape with some
minor paint wear. The label is complete. The crank turns freely in both directions.
These were manufactured and sold in the early 20th century up through about 1930.
The three perforated 4.25” music rolls included with this PLAYASAX are: P103 - Angels
From The Realms of Glory, P105 - Auch Der Lieber Augustin, and P152 - St. Patrick’s
Day. One end of the P103 roll is broken. $150.00 OBO. Pictures available upon request.
Jean Kruckman (707) 477-8051 or chimes@sonic.net. -- (Posted 3 March 10)
Wanted: Holtzer cabot motor with the adjustable base, any condition.
Please call Ron 760-687-5749 or xanaway@yahoo.com -- (Posted 3 March 10)
For Sale: Western Electric Mascot nickelodeon. Early case style.
Fully restored and refinished. Plug and play. Needs nothing. Located in California.
Asking $9000.00. Contact bruderorgan@verizon.net
for further info and/or pictures. -- (Posted 22 February 10)
Wanted: I'm looking for these Duo-Art rolls:
- 6717-4 Andante Cantabile string quartet #1 Tchiakowsky, H. Bauer
- 6373 Largo H. Bauer
- 67589 H.M.S. Pinafore R. Armburster
Please contact claude411@verizon.net if you have these rolls. Thanks! -- (Posted 22 February 10)
Wanted: ARTECHO or APOLLO Reproducing player piano parts, also Recordo
parts and Recordo trackerbar. Please
contact balcomjl@staff.ednet.ns.ca if you have any of these parts for sale. -- (Posted 8 February 10)
For Sale: 1928 Chickering Player Baby Grand Piano is in excellent
condition. Model 59. Bought in 1928 by mother in law and has been maintained well.
Ampico player was completely rebuilt in the 1970's. Bench goes with it along with
many music rolls. We are moving and cannot keep it. Have appraisal for $10,000 to
$12,000 and know will not get that much but it is beautiful and sounds great so would
like a decent price. We have pictures. 252.823.2431 or lcpoitras@gmail.com -- (Posted 21 January 10)
For Sale: Must sell take advantage of this offering. Art deco style
case and beautiful mahogany wood. Mechanics need to be restored. Keys are good and all
intact. Great sound, selling due to downsizing. Any reasonable offers
considered. Will send pics if interested. MAKE AN OFFER!! missinthevillage@wmconnect.com -- (Posted 21 January 10)
For Sale in UK for limited time otherwise shipping to new home in USA
1974 Mason & Hamlin Medium Walnut 5'10" Grand with factory fitted PianoCorder
converted to play floppies via Yamaha MDF2. New base strings. 3000+ songs on discs.
£12500.00 1924 Seeburg L. Little use since total restoration. Like New £8500.00
Phone USA 941 258 5289. -- (Posted 21 January 10)
For Sale: Weber DuoArt Art case reproducing Grand piano,
#78413. Case original condition, player assembly has been rebuilt and
the piano restrung August 2009, 5 year warranty. Includes original
bench and 250+ DuoArt reproducing rolls. This is a beautiful piano
hand carved in Italy, made of walnut w/burled walnut panels. $20,000
OBO. Pictures available upon request. Linda Braun (937)239-2842
vagabrauns@hotmail.com. -- (Posted 21 January 10)
For Sale: Ampico Duo-Art Player System. Completely restored within the
last 10 years. Will fit in Steinways. All linkage and parts included. Will ship UPS.
Price: $500 plus shipping. If interested, please contact Joe Illos at Illos Piano
Rebuilders, Buffalo, NY. 716-832-0013 or joe@illos.com -- (Posted 21 January 10)
For Sale: Seeburg G Orchestrion in very good condition. Located in
Northwestern Wisconsin. High quality photos available upon request. Please email
ajstorrs@gmail.com to discuss further. -- (Posted 21 January 10)
For Sale: 500+ piano rolls for sale in Northern Minnesota. The majority
of these rolls are Aeolian Duo- Art and Ampico Reproducer. Other manufacturers
include Aeolian, American Piano Co., Deluxe, Imperial Player Roll Co., Melodee,
Melody, QRS, Supertone, The Cable Co., Universal Music Co., Autopiano Co.,
Welte-Mignon, and others. All rolls are for 88- note pianos, and are mostly
classical music. Nearly all are original rolls in original boxes. This collection
was well- stored, leaving the vast majority of these rolls in good and playable
condition. Please visit the "Equipment" page at www.farqpro.com for
a complete listing of titles, prices, and further information. Direct inquiries may
be made by using the contact page at the website. Also accepting offers for large
lots or the entire collection, and all reasonable offers will be considered. I'm
hoping to find a home for these where they will be appreciated and cared for. Thank
you for reading! Email: james@ogoiops.com -- (Posted 11 January 10)
Wanted: O-Roll Spool Frame -- I need the complete setup. Will pay
generously for a rebuilt original. Email: wagner@ourtoolbox.com -- (Posted 11 January 10)
For Sale: I have a Jos. Fudvoye E. Mazzoletti barrel piano. It is in
very good shape to have been built in the early 1900's. The barrel turns and plays
music although I could not tell you what songs! The manufactures tag indicates it
was built by Mazzoletti who's "place" was DeLa Reine, 1&2 Bruxelles, Belgium. We
have had the piece over 20 years but are downsizing homes and really will not have
enough room for it in the new house. I have not established a price, but will
consider any reasonable offer. I live in central Florida and since the piano is
very large, freight would be a consideration. I also have pictures if someone would
like to have them emailed. Contact kiethh@embarqmail.com -- (Posted 11 January 10)
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