John Malcolm & Co. Pianola

This spectacular Pianola/Player Piano is not only a fantastic musical instrument, it would also make a truly eye catching "Statement Piece" in a pub, restaurant or even a high end 'man cave'.  The instrument was fully restored a few years back and is in full working order, as this is not our normal type of instrument to sell, it is Sold as seen but as can be seen from the images and video, is fully working.

This pianola is certainly one of the more interesting instruments that has passed through our doors.  Not only does it look quite spectacular but the way it works and sounds is something to really be admired.

The player action is particularly well built.  All hose connectors are made from wood, with a graduated bore size.  The stack is supplied by two suction supply pipes, both being connected at the bass end.  There is the usual bass and treble expression buttons which operate pneumatics to lift each half of the hammer rail,
but in addition there is a governor to allow graduated reduction of suction to the whole stack - thus giving very effective, instant fingertip control over volume.

The pouch board was covered in a single piece of maroon leather, in excellent condition.  The valves are small by comparison with standard valves, but again very efficient.  The whole instrument is a joy to pedal and play.

This model comes with a great selection of pianola scrolls.