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I'm always on the lookout for Ampico rolls, so please e-mail me if you know of any for sale. If your not sure what they look like then check out the full size image of an Ampico label on the restoration page |
What’s my old player piano and rolls worth ?
- Check this out before you e-mail me with any questions!
Differences between Player piano’s & Re-producing
piano's - This answers many questions I get via e-mail, so please read this.
Restoring a Player Piano - A brief
overview on the basics of player piano restoration.
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For the most comprehensive supply of player
piano parts in the world contact: The Player Piano Co 704 East Douglas Wichita, KS 67202 - 3593 Tel. 263 - 3241 Area Code 316 |
Books on Mechanical Musical Instruments
- A list of some of the books avaliable for the enthusiast and re-builder.
The History of the piano roll
and the evolution of it as explained
in an article by Rob Deland.
The manufacture of Piano Rolls -
An excellent description on how piano rolls were made? by Robbie
Rhodes.
Ampico Rochester Factory Recollections If
your a Reproducing Piano buff, don't go without reading this piece of history
in the making by Bruce Clark, a retired piano technician and Ampico serviceman.
"It really is worth reading".
Dr. Clarence Hickman The man behind the
Model "B" Ampico Re-producing piano
Nickel Plating Some interesting methods
on doing your own, by members of the Mechanical Music Digest.
" History
of the Player Piano" a brief history of the player by Robbie
Rhodes
"A
young persons view" Troy Taylor & Bryan Cather give you
their experiences with Mechanical Music Musical Instruments, and how other
people respond (there's pic's too!!!)
"Copying
Music Rolls Hole for Hole" Wayne Stahnke talks here from experience.
Player Piano Associations in UK Names and
addresses for the PPG and other sources.
Excellent list of addresses and resource information. (this is extremely comprehensive - world wide)
I also have an interest in creating my own piano rolls using midi equipment and am currently researching ways to create a midi compatible roll cutter. If you have any ideas or information on this subject, or where to find some then please e-mail me.