"Gypsy Queen" Gasparini Fair Organ Gets a New Home! The famous Gypsy Queen Gasparini now has a new home playing for a beautiful restored carousel which is displayed with one of Americas fabulous car collections. For years the Gypsy Queen fair organ was a featured attraction at Bellm's Cars and Music. Before that it was part of pioneer collector, Paul Eakins, collection and was featured on many many recordings. This [...]
I was recently contacted by the staff of Bruce Springsteen to consult on their band organ. Bruce recently was given the band organ by two long time close friends and associates in memory of Terry Magovern, Bruce Springsteen's late personal assistant. The organ was built in the DeKleist Style by Bill Kromer of Pennsylvania. It plays the style 125 roll. Bruce Springsteen has long had an interest in Asbury Park, [...]
The COAA Band Organ Rally in St. Joseph, Michigan was a tremendous success! People attended from all over the Midwest. 30 Band Organs came despite the severe storms that hit the area several days earlier. Band Organs, Band Organs, Band Organs! There has been a lot of excitement recently over band organs! They have been a hot seller! Why? BECAUSE THEY ARE FUN! And there are alot of events called [...]
<h2>What qualifies you to be an expert on mechanical music? </h2>For over 30 years I have been actively involved in all aspects of mechanical music as a dealer, restorer, historian, lecturer, and consultant. I maintain a large respected archive for my business. I have written articles for the Journal of the Musical Box Society International and have served on their publication committee. I have written e-articles for MMD, the Mechanical Music [...]
Do you have more mechanical musical instruments available than what you show in your photo gallery of items for sale? Always! I am always being asked to sell mechanical musical instruments. Thus the collection sales inventory is constantly changing. If you don't see something you are looking for, don't hesitate to e-mail me with your request.
What if I have a mechanical music item I would like to sell? Can you help me? Yes! E-mail or mail me photos and a description of the piece. Or give me a call at 630-269-3059. You will find that I am easy to talk to and willing to give you all the necessary information that you require.
NEVER! I always make time for the new enthusiast! I am YOUR expert in mechanical music. AND free advice is always given! Just e-mail or call me today!
A mechanical musical instrument is the ULTIMATE antique! Mechanical music combines art, music, mechanism, and design into a very entertaining antique! Not only are you intellectually entertained, you are also having fun! Each roll or cylinder is a time capsule of history! No other antique can give you the same concert that was given to generations years ago! YET mechanical musical instruments are not tied to the past. New arrangements of [...]
This depends on your annual income. Generally mechanical music IS affordable! Most beginning enthusiasts can afford a player piano, a gem roller organ, a small monkey organ, or a table top disc music box. Price is generally a function of rarity. Remember, however, that price or rarity has nothing to do with enjoying piece. An inexpensive common foot pumped player piano can give you hours of enjoyment as can a Gem [...]
Yes. You can rent a band organ, calliope, or monkey organ to festivals, store openings, parades, and events. Not only are you enjoying your instrument, you are the life of the party and you are getting paid for it! Typically you can charge $400.00 and up for such events. Not only that, you can also sell recordings of your mechanical instrument to the eager and interested public! Nickelodeons can be put [...]