I have recently received two piano rolls. The first is labeled
Solo Apollo. S1078, BUTTERFLY, (Schmetterling),
Op. 43 No 1, Key of A, Edward Grieg, QRS Chicago.
This is a 15-1/4 inch roll. However it is not a 65-note 6-to-the-inch
roll but has been punched 9-to-the-inch. As such it will not play on
my Apollo because the punchings extend beyond the ends of the lower
88-note tracker bar. On what type of piano was this roll designed to
play?
The second roll in question is #4177, The Isle of Spice March, Rosey,
Connorized Music Company, New York. This roll is punched 6-to-the-inch,
appears to be a 65-note roll but is 13-5/16 inch long. Again, what
type of piano was this roll made to play on? It will not fit on my
Apollo.
I have no need for these rolls, each are in good shape, so if you are
interested make me an offer.
Thanks, Tom Hutchinson
[ The "Solo Apollo" rolls play on a rare Melville Clark piano with
[ _two_ action stacks (for Theme and Accompaniment intensities). See
[ http://mmd.foxtail.com/Archives/Digests/200512/2005.12.11.06.html
[ -- Robbie
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