I recollect that Wurlitzer player harps of two varieties, one with a
square case and one with a "harp-shaped" case were traded through
Hathaway and Bowers many years ago. A collector friend of mine owned one
of these unique instruments but lost it in a warehouse fire. It was a
remarkable piece.
I guess there is no end to what instruments can be operated by a roll,
but I believe the idea of roll-operated Highland bagpipes would be near
that end!
Cheers,
Bob Ricco
[ Brian Thornton once told me of a player beer-pipes he and his pals
[ built...! -- Robbie
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