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Terry Mann · Guest

Dulcitone ("tuning fork piano") by Thomas Machell wanted. I keep missing them at auction, but the price seems to be from 30GBP - 200GBP from the searches I have done (depending on condition). I am in London, but can travel to collect. Or a cheap celesta. Leave a response, I'll keep checking.

Thanks.

Terry

fred · Guest

Hello I have a dulcitone to sell! my English is bad...sorry ! I am in
France, but one can arrange oneself to send it ?
How much costs a
dulcitone in euros please? thank you.

my mail :
charbit@inalco.fr

Guest · Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 3:47 am Post subject: Dulcitone for sale

Hello!
I have a Thomas Machell Dulcitone in beautiful condition for sale. All hammers and forks work perfectly, and the body is in excellent condition. Please advise if you are still interested? Thank you!

Guest · Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2003 11:34 am Post subject: Re: Dulcitone for sale

Terry Mann · Guest

Please leave your email so that I can contact you regarding your dulcitone. Thanks,
Terry

becks · Guest

markinga · New Member Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 1 Location: london

i have a dulcitone for sale, please email me at curliemoore@yahoo.co.uk for more info, london based.
Mark Inga.

Terry Mann · Member Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Posts: 5 Location: London

No longer looking. Thanks!

S.George · Guest

Christ Church, Sefton Park Liverpool has a Dulcitone for sale. Working order though case a bit 'distressed'! Replies to e-mail "susang@cybase.co.uk "

Michaelj · Guest

We have a dulcitone. It was brought from England to Africa where a family member purchased it many years ago. Can you tell me how much one is worth in American dollars?

Please e-mail replys to mjsmith1@juno.com

luke · Guest

i have a five octave dulcitone perfect working order with no distress to the case.what may interest you more is i have the original booklet that came with the instrument,you can call thomas M on Glasgow 84 best of luck with that.are you a collector or a dealer?.i am prepared to send you a copy of the manual if you like.i would have thought there would be more of them in India,South Africa,West Indies and very likely in Mesopitania[Iraq] my rational is the only pipe organ in the mid east [arab]region is in St Georges church Baghdad and there are alot of old instruments there from prior to WW1 and ten years post

Terry Mann · Member Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Posts: 5 Location: London

No longer looking. Thanks!

philip · Guest

Guest · Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2004 6:59 am Post subject: Dulcitone

I have a Dulcitone available, though I am afraid,it does need some T.L.C. and a couple of the springs need replacing. A good clean and re-polish would do it wonders. Belonged to Grandmother. No stand I am afraid. Am looking for around &50. I live in South West London, so easy for collection.

Replies to
ray_pocock@hotmail.com

pflusche · Guest

Hi Luke!
hey, can i get a copy of that manual?
I live in America, California to be more exact, and I just bought a dulcitone from an antique shop, it is in desparate need of TLC and lots of work, and a manual would be so helpful!
please, please, please!
I am hoping you are still checking this site.
please email me: pflusche61@aol.com
with dulcitone in subject line!
PLease!!!!
Thank you,
patricia

stevesjem · New Member Joined: 01 Dec 2004 Posts: 1 Location: UK

I have a Thomas Machell Dulcitone for sale, it is in reasonable condition, except the legs are a bit wobbly, the woodwork is good, it just needs some tlc.
Please email me if your interested.

mikeplinth · Member Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Dorset, UK

Hi!

Yes, I'm after one...how much were you looking at for it?

Mike

Rhodes · Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2005 9:30 pm Post subject: Dulcitone wanted

I would like to find a Dulcitone for sale. I am a pianist and have the opportunity to play one occasionally but I would like to have my own. I will take good care of it. Please respond.
Thank you,
Judy

Jacky8 · Member Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 3 Location: England

I have a dulcitone by Thomas Machell & Son, Glasgow serial number 2063 I wish to sell. It is in good condition but needs some work to bring it up to scratch as one of the keys sticks and one appears to have come away from it's tuning fork, the pedal also needs attention. I live in Lincolnshire, UK. Offers invited.

Jacky

andrewd · Member Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Canada

Hi.
I live in Toronto Canada and am looking for a Dulcitone. They are very hard to find in Canada, and was wondering if anybody knows of one here, or would have any idea how much it would cost to ship one from the UK?

Thanks,
andrew

Jacky8 · Member Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 3 Location: England

As I have one for sale I'll make enquiries from the UK whilst you make enquiries in Canada?

Jacky

andrewd · Member Joined: 03 Jul 2005 Posts: 2 Location: Canada

Sounds good. Do you know the approximate weight and dimensions of the instrument?

Jacky8 · Member Joined: 11 Jun 2005 Posts: 3 Location: England

Scott_NZ · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2005 11:24 pm Post subject: Looking for a Dulcitone

I am also looking for a Dulcitone (or cheap celesta). There is a beautiful one here in New Zealand in Whittaker's Musical Museum (you can see pictures of it online), but of course that isn't for sale.

I am happy to pay for shipping from anywhere in the world to New Zealand. I am interested in hearing from you whatever you have, but would pay more for an instrument that is is great condition.

You can contact me direct at this address scott@lilchiefrecords.com

Thanks!

semprini · New Member Joined: 07 Mar 2006 Posts: 1

I have a dulitone for sale. Needs tlc, some keys stick and case needs re-finishing. Fixed leg type. Must sell and so no reasonable offer refused. Located Bournemouth. Picture available. Any interest?

Terry Mann · Member Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Posts: 5 Location: London

Hi all. Thanks for all the replies - I now have two dulcitones - one good one and one for spares, and have also provided my brother-in-law with one. I am delighted though that there are still people interested in these fantastic instruments. Keep the posts coming!

Neill · New Member Joined: 27 Jun 2006 Posts: 1

I'm really keen to find a Dulcitone for my studio. If anyone has one
for sale I can be contacted at:
nmaccoll@tiscali.co.uk
Any condition considered (within reason).

Thanks. Neill

MarkGoodwinPianos · Member Joined: 04 Nov 2006 Posts: 4

I have a dulcitone for sale. Please visit my site at www.markgoodwinpianos.co.uk and get in contact with me that way. thanks. Mark
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See my UK Piano Shop:
www.markgoodwinpianos.co.uk

joolsscott · New Member Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 1

Hello!

I am looking for a Dulcitone in reasonable condition.

Please get in touch if youe have one of these lovely instruments for sale.

Many Thanks

jools scott

joolsscott@gmail.com
07843682998

thakava · New Member Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 1

Hello!

I´m wondering if anyone out there has a Dulcitone for sale?
Or maybe could point me in the right direction?
Am really looking to find one, and keep missing them in auctions etc.

Thanks alot for your time,
All the best,

Tom H.

A440 · Persistent Poster Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 101

There is a good restored example for sale at www.headingley-pianos.co.uk

simplypoo · New Member Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 1

I've been looking for one for quite some time now. I live in California, and well, there aren't too many out here. I just want a working dulcitone that can be shipped to the States. Can anyone help??
my email is: simplypoo@aol.com

Openwood · Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:02 pm Post subject:

Hang on, is there anyone out there who DOESN'T have a dulcitone? For something that rare there do seem to be a hell of a lot of them around! What's the appeal?

A440 · Persistent Poster Joined: 01 Jul 2005 Posts: 101

Headingley Pianos have a collection of dulcitones, both the short and the long compass. There seems to be a big demand among studio owners at the moment. Contact them direct at www.headingley-pianos.co.uk