I sure appreciate being part of MMD. I don't contribute much, as
I am just a collector who enjoys the music. MMD has given my a lot
of knowledge I could not have learned elsewhere.
I hope the hobby is expanding because I have observed a real problem
in "roll" availability. I heard a Play-Rite recut of G roll #467, all
marches. It was played on a rare Seeburg FT, and was wonderful, but
I checked all the usual sources, and even got a disconnected number at
Play-Rite.
I also learned that Wurlitzer APP roll recuts for the CX are very hard
to come by, and are depressing the value of the instruments. I also
have a Violano Virtuoso and for years could not find rolls. Now, rolls
are plentiful and the value of the instruments have almost doubled.
Coincidental?
Al Menashe
Portland, OR
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