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by dcparlier
01 Jul 2014, 13:08
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Townsend & Thomson Player Piano
Replies: 6
Views: 9253

Re: Townsend & Thomson Player Piano

You're right, it's like Christmas morning each time I put another roll in. Thanks for the book advice. I ordered it this morning.
Dave
by dcparlier
30 Jun 2014, 10:39
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Townsend & Thomson Player Piano
Replies: 6
Views: 9253

Re: Townsend & Thomson Player Piano

Thank you, Colin. I really appreciate the responses. We're really enjoying the piano and have many WWI and II music rolls. The piano has been restored and motorized. The only oddity is the keys don't move when the music is playing. I don't know if it was designed that way or if there is a control so...
by dcparlier
29 Jun 2014, 11:16
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Townsend & Thomson Player Piano
Replies: 6
Views: 9253

Re: Townsend & Thomson Player Piano

Thanks Bill, that helps a lot.
Dave
by dcparlier
28 Jun 2014, 14:13
Forum: Piano History
Topic: Townsend & Thomson Player Piano
Replies: 6
Views: 9253

Townsend & Thomson Player Piano

I just bought a used player piano with the following info on 2 metal plates: Townsend & Thomson, est. 1829, 79 George St., Edinburgh (was told by seller it was a 1919 model) and John Malcolm & Co., London (on a metal plate behind the piano roll holder) Do you have any info on these companies...