Okay, what's yer guess?

[Alan Barnard]

They do look alike, somewhat, that's why I specifically pointed out in the fine print that they are not from a celeste.

Trivia question: Did the Cremora company make hot breakfast cereals as well as nickelodeons? As Marcel Marceau said: "Inquiring mimes want to know." 


Alan Barnard
Salem, MO




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Subject: Re: Okay, what's yer guess?


Celeste

Bob

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From: Alan Barnard 
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Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 8:53 PM
Subject: Okay, what's yer guess?




Heads are 3/4" at their widest, 3/8" thick, round (no egg shape) at the crown. Notice the little bit of bridle strap material sticking out from the flange at the picture top? These tapes are connected to the dampers. (Yes they are, don't argue with me!) The whippen is the hammer butt and vice versa, no jacks, no escapement, one solid piece of wood. Key sticks are full-sized (well, like a spinet) conventional designed, three-rails, pins, felts, etc., but the "capstans" are just pieces of felt glued to the top rear of the key sticks. Key and hammer travel are conventional distances.

Further hints: This is a 20th century instrument, not something from Mozart's day! Not a celeste, not a dulcimer, not a Nickelodeon or anything similar, not exactly a piano, either--though it is called a piano, has a sustain pedal. Not tuned in any conventional way, either.

Fun one, eh? Anyone seen 'em? Bet Jack Wyatt knows  ...

Alan Barnard
Salem, MO
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