Mechanical Music Digest  Archives
You Are Not Logged In Login/Get New Account
Please Log In. Accounts are free!
Logged In users are granted additional features including a more current version of the Archives and a simplified process for submitting articles.
Home Archives Calendar Gallery Store Links Info
MMD > Archives > October 2021 > 2021.10.19 > 05Prev  Next


Which is Better, the Hanchett or Miner Calliope?
By Gordon Ramsey

The Hanchett Calliopes were quite well made, and the roll frames and
blower units were made by myself, Gordon Ramsey, Ramsey Music Service,
previously Robot Music Company. The roll frame design changed a lot
over the years, and some parts are no longer available, but I still
have some stuff for the later ones.

The oldest roll frames had a rubber belt drive with 3-step pulleys,
and then we went to DC motors and variable speed control power supplies.
The rewind motors also changed, as did the method of driving the top
shaft.

Please contact me with specific questions and please attach a photo
of the motor side of the roll frame. I will try to assist you.

Gordon Ramsey
Wichita, Kansas


(Message sent Tue 19 Oct 2021, 21:33:55 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.)

Key Words in Subject:  Better, Calliope, Hanchett, is, Miner, or, Which

Home    Archives    Calendar    Gallery    Store    Links    Info   


Enter text below to search the MMD Website with Google



CONTACT FORM: Click HERE to write to the editor, or to post a message about Mechanical Musical Instruments to the MMD

Unless otherwise noted, all opinions are those of the individual authors and may not represent those of the editors. Compilation copyright 1995-2024 by Jody Kravitz.

Please read our Republication Policy before copying information from or creating links to this web site.

Click HERE to contact the webmaster regarding problems with the website.

Please support publication of the MMD by donating online

Please Support Publication of the MMD with your Generous Donation

Pay via PayPal

No PayPal account required

                                     
Translate This Page