New AMICA Information and Re: Kimball Player Piano Parts
By Robin Pratt
Jody, You asked for a "new" AMICA intro so here goes!
Many of you on line currently are members of AMICA. The Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors' Association, International. As a service to new on line members, let me explain a little about AMICA and what we are all about:
AMICA is a non-profit, tax-exempt group devoted to the restoration, distribution and enjoyment of musical instruments using perforated paper music rolls and perforated music books. AMICA was founded in San Francisco in 1963. I am the Publisher of the AMICA Bulletin which is the glossy magazine (ala Time/Newsweek) that is sent to members 6 times per year (every other month). Contained in the magazine are: historical articles, biographical articles, classified and display advertising, reprints of old articles and advertising as well as contemporary items by members. We have 14 Chapters which cover most of the US and some Canada and InterNational members are encouraged to join the Chapters. You must belong to International to join a Chapter. Dues are only $27. per year with no initiation fees. Chapter dues are different by Chapter, but are extremely reasonable ($5.00ish). For more info on membership, contact:
Mike Barnhart, AMICA Membership Secretary
919 Lantern Glow Trail
Dayton, OHIO 45431
513-254-5580
Give it a shot. You'll be glad you did!
Robin Pratt, Publisher
515 Scott Street
Sandusky, OHIO 44870-3736
419-626-1903
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Now onto Bradford Greening's inquiry about the Kimball player piano.
Brad,
You can contact a company for all service and parts and repairs called:
Dancing Ivories
11 Washington Avenue
Bay Shore, NY 11706
516-242-0963
It is my understanding that this fellow bought (acquired) ALL of the Kimball "Stuff" and sells the above services. But be ready to pay for them.
I understand it is rather expensive. I don't know that for sure, but only what I have heard from other technicians. This should answer your call for help. Give him a try.
Robin Pratt |
(Message sent Mon 2 Oct 1995, 03:29:20 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.) |
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