[pianotech] toy piano tone bar help

Susan Kline skline at peak.org
Wed Aug 18 11:21:56 MDT 2010


>I have been wanting to find a Deagan (I think that's the name) tone box
>to use to set the pitch for my tunings.

Hi, Elwood

When something which used to be common is no longer in production, my first
step is to check Ebay. If that doesn't work, you might see if you can find
a very old retired choral music teacher. I think they used to use such things
in classrooms, and perhaps they owned them, instead of the school.

I wonder if any are still hanging around as school surplus?

Regards,
Susan Kline

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hmmm, why not try?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-DEAGAN-DINNER-CHIME-chimes-XYLOPHONE-gong-bell-/120610147272?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion

http://cgi.ebay.com/1920s-Deagan-Plate-Chimes-Railroad-and-Steamship-Porter-/250683635730?pt=Vintgae_Drums_Percussion

Didn't find the real thing. "Deagan" was complicated by how many 
vibraphones, chimes, xylophones and celestas they made. "Tone Bar" 
brought up stuff for guitars, and parts for Fender Rhodes keyboards. 
"Tone Box" brought electronic components ... But with Ebay, one can 
always keep looking, and one can try different searches. Stuff can 
arrive at any time.




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