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Status of Organs Playing B.A.B. Music Rolls
By Will Eley

I am creating a updated list of the location, scale and status of all
the organs capable of playing _true_ B.A.B. music rolls (transcriptions
to the Wurlitzer Style 165 roll scale don't count).  Any additions,
suggestions, or corrections would be appreciated!

- Hampton, Virginia: PTC#50, 66-key B.A.B. rolls being scanned to MIDI,
  expected to play again in mid-2014.

- Brooklyn, New York: B&B Carousel, 66-key, newly converted to MIDI,
  however no longer plays B.A.B. arrangements as the original rolls
  were not scanned by the restorer.

- Spokane, Washington: Riverfront Carousel, 87-key, poor condition,
  played on a very limited basis, awaiting funds for restoration.

- Queens, New York: Corona Park Carousel, 87-key, terrible condition,
  missing pipes, hasn't played in at least 5 years.

Will Eley

 [ MMD articles about B.A.B. are indexed at
 [   http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/KWIC/B/b_a_b.html 
 [ 66-key B.A.B. rolls are listed at
 [   http://www.mmdigest.com/Gallery/MMMedia/66keyBABlist.html 
 [   and http://www.wurlitzer-rolls.com/appendix.html#ORIGINALS 
 [ -- Robbie


(Message sent Wed 9 Apr 2014, 02:01:03 GMT, from time zone GMT-0700.)

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