The Band Organ - Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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themd
S 38° 08.620 E 144° 21.780
55H E 268911 N 5774958
The Band Organ supplies music that is synonymous with carousels and amusement parks.
Waymark Code: WMCC6M
Location: Victoria, Australia
Date Posted: 08/21/2011
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This instrument is part original and part replica of a Gavioli 48-key band organ, purchased from an australian collector.
It was rebuilt over many years and retains many original Gavioli parts, including the wind chest, bellows and a hand carved conductor.
The distinctive sound is achieved using a set of drums and a glockenspiel incorporated as part of the mechanism.
The original organ was manufactured in Paris, around 1898 and is typical of instruments played at European Carnivals.
(This information is on a sign displayed by the organ)