Music box mechanisms have a long and thrilling history. Our Music Box Tunes, Movements and Mechanisms We carry only quality music box mechanisms, new and lovingly previously owned and their parts to purchase. We take immense pride in the quality and sheer workmanship of our Italian made music boxes and in the condition of our used products. These are available to install in any client’s project or one of our new or used music boxes or fine cabinets. has one of the largest collections of cylinder mechanisms for your musical enjoyment. Some contain drum-like sounds and/or bells. Some of the larger, more complex music boxes play 2 or 3 songs or have 4 or more interchangeable cylinders playing 4 or 5 tunes. 18 note, 30, 36, 50, 72, 100 or 144 note combs play longer with more embellishment and more melodies. The number of tines on a comb indicates the musical ability of the mechanism. The shorter tines produce high tones while the longer ones produce the low tones. The comb and barrel are in effect, created for each other and are tune specific. A metal cylinder or barrel with precisely placed pins rotates away from and then under a steel comb, plucking correctly tuned and placed prongs or tines creating a melody.

Music box mechanisms, otherwise known as movements, produce the beautiful sounds that make music boxes a beloved gift and a household treasure.

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