OT: I've posted some pictures of my organ here!

[selectomatic]

No, no tulips.

These organs are primarily intended to be manipulated with the hands. And feet.

Mouth organs have yet to be covered.

 

[bundtboy]

mouth organ

now that you mention it...

Have you ever heard of a Rolmonica?

It's a harmonica that plays songs from a paper roll, made between 1928 and 1931 or so.

I made this video about 6 years ago.

An interesting note - I located a company that reproduces the rolls of modern materials, and they were able to copy/transcribe a number of rolls from my collection which were previously un-available as reproductions. In this small way, I have been in part responsible for the continued availablity of these rare and unusual pieces of musical history.

B

 

[selectomatic]

Rolmonica

I've never seen such a thing. Not the catchiest brand name, but a very cool product. Thanks for the video!

-kevin

 

[frontaloadotmy]

still looking for the slippery stuff, I just bought a new can

 

[bongobro]

look at my member name....

Hey, guys (AHEM!!!) there is at least one drummer among the contributors...where do ya think I got the name "bongobro"?

Will find a couple of pictures of yours truly in action to show ya what I got...

BTW, nothin' like the sound of a B-3 in jazz mode...that really gets the beat goin'...

 

[athanasius80]

Sorry it took so long. Here's two of my organs. First a Mason & Hamlin "Liszt" organ, and second an Estey style T. Now if only I practiced.

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[athanasius80]

M&H style 523 from the 1890s.

 

[athanasius80]

Estey style T from about 1909.

 

[abcomatic]

HI, I have an 18 rank pipe organ here at home. The pipework is from a 1906 Estey, 8'oboe from a Hinners 1924, 8'trumpet,1979 Moller and a 16'fagatto- 1967 Casavant. The keydesk is a Hinners from 1924. If I could figure out now to make the pictures that I have fit into the space avaliable I would put them in but I don't exactly know what to do to put them in jpeg format. Gary

 

[abcomatic]

Organ at home - 18 ranks Gary

 

[abcomatic]

Hinners keydesk at home. Gary

 

[frontaloadotmy]

meep

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[sudsmaster]

Bassoons

I don't know about the bassoon, but its close relative, the oboe, is apparently always in demand for a talented classical player. Apparently orchestras can always use a good oboist, and it's required for tuning up (something about its pitch being easiest to hear).

I love classic oboe music ... especially the baroque stuff ... also sax for jazz... if I were to take up a new instrument (used to play guitar and violin) it would be one of those.

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Oh God! I can't believe I'm actually saying this!

My organ is too large to get in one picture!

 

[frontaloadotmy]

The thirtyseven dollar and fifty cent Conn

Needs some fresh tubes I think, but what can you expect
for $37.50 at the Salvation Army!

 

[veg-o-matic]

Looks perfect with the avocado shag rug.

Chirp chirp.

veg

 

[frontaloadotmy]

My Dear Bobo

You must get a new set of color bars for those peepers
of yours; that CARPET , is clearly medium loop 100% Wool;
Patrician Gold and Serf Buttercup , combined in perfect
proportions!!! chirp chirp.

 

[abcomatic]

With my recent post about blower problems, I included a couple of pictures of my organ a couple of week ago,(just scroll up a few pictures and there we are) so have another look if all of you would like. Happy playing. Gary