Tangley Calliope For Sale
By Griff, forwarded by Robbie Rhodes
The owner sent me an advance copy of this advertisement. He didn't say in what newspaper or publication it would appear.
> CALLIOPE FOR SALE: Trailer-mounted Tangley Calliaphone Air
> Calliope. Has keyboard and music roll playing capability
> complete with gasoline engine-generator for parades. Optional
> equipment: Electric powered oriental pedicycle, 1978 Pontiac
> (classic) Firebird and 2 dozen music rolls. Unrelated musical
> items: Italian organ (piano) Grinder -- hand cranked, and large
> antique church pump organ. Calliope is pictured below.
> Contact "Griff", 34134 Selva Rd. #248, Dana Point, CA 92629,
> tel (714) 496-3417.
I played this instrument at the Fresno Ragtime Festival. The 'cal- li-ope' is in very nice condition, well-voiced, and loud, of course. It's a Tangley replica built by a Midwest firm recently. The little trailer is cute, with a canopy, and light enough to pull with the pedicycle if the road is smooth and level. The turbine blower is well-muffled and electric powered, as is the pneumatic player system which plays A-rolls. I have no further information; interested buyers should contact the seller, "Griff".
Anyone have an idea of the market value of a 'cal-li-ope' like this? What does a new replica cost?
-- Robbie Rhodes 8 February 1996
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