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Wurlitzer CX Orchestrion on YouTube
By Art Reblitz

My shop recently completed a detailed restoration of Arnold Chase's
Wurlitzer CX orchestrion, previously from the Murphy collection
of Louisville.  It includes piano with mandolin attachment, violin
and stopped flute pipes, orchestra bells, bass and snare drums and
triangle.

From my videotapes of the CX, Bob Taylor ("Ampicoab") has put
together another great YouTube video, with close-up shots showing
details of mechanical action as the music plays.  At the end of the
tune, the famous automatic roll changer changes rolls.  If you'd
like to see and hear it, please go to:

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omoos87WEPg

Art Reblitz
Colorado Springs, Colorado
http://www.reblitzrestorations.com/ 


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