Since Wall Street entered its recent frothy ups and downs, people have been moving their money into hard assets from gold to antiques like mechanical music. So you have parked your funds from a 401K into the bank. Why not have some fun and profit and buy a mechanical music machine? And what a better way to enjoy the times than with a happy sounding mechanical musical instrument that will not [...]
The sound of nickelodeons and orchestrions have been brought to life on the new CD, Rags, Blues, and Fox Trots! The orchestrions and nickelodeons on the recording are from the collection of John Motto-ros who resides in the famous California gold rush town of Sutter Creek. On the CD or download, you can hear a Wurlitzer Pianino, a Cremona G, an Empress Y with the finest sounding xylophone west of the [...]
I am here to tell you that the novelty, excitement, and enjoyment of mechanical music NEVER wears off! For most enthusiasts the interest lasts a lifetime. Music machines are not static items, they perform for you. They combine the arts of fine cabinetry, intriguing mechanism, and music. A reporter for the Chicago Tribune called Mechanical Music the ULTIMATE interest! Vintage arcade machines, slot machines, vintage cars, etc. are ENHANCED by adding [...]
"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!