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Wurlitzer Roll 5.5" Wide
By Philip Jamison

I have a 5.5" wide multi-tune Wurlitzer roll (the name is cast into the
metal flanges).  On the torn leader, in pencil, it says "Roll 508,
Pretty Baby".  Could anyone tell me what instrument it fits?

Philip Jamison
Pennsylvania

 [ The chart at http://www.mmdigest.com/Gallery/MMMedia/identifying.html 
 [ shows only one roll of 5.5 inches width: Wurlitzer 44-note Pianino,
 [ punched at 10 channels per inch.  -- Robbie

(Message sent Fri 19 Dec 2008, 21:12:57 GMT, from time zone GMT-0600.)

Key Words in Subject: 5.5, Roll, Wide, Wurlitzer

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