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Welcome
to
​AMBC

The Association is devoted to promoting an interest in Self Playing Mechanical Musical Instruments of all types. We welcome new members who share our enthusiasm and would like to join us.
​Please see Membership or use the Contact Us link below if you would like more information.

Mechanical Music World Back Issues

Back issue hard copies of any journal, except issue 2, can be obtained via the Publications  page

On our website you will find:

  • Information about the Association
  • Samples from our periodical "Mechanical Music World"
  • A guide to the Association's publications
  • ​The very latest news and details of upcoming events within the world of Mechanical Music
  • Images, video and audio recordings of a wide range of instruments 
  • Postcards of Musical Boxes of all kinds
  • ... and much, much more ...
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Latest Update 13th MAy

MMW Issue 39 added - Precis to follow soon
Diary updated to add more events
A link to a Glossary of Terms has been added under Look, Listen & Learn
Coultershaw meeting notes added (more to follow)

Please do give us feedback on likes or dislikes, technical issues, typos or to offer content.
​If there is anything that you particularly need please get in touch.

Please click the Membership tab to find out more on how to join the Association or how to renew your membership. 
Annual subscriptions rates start from £16 per person, which includes a minimum of four periodicals per year.

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Chairman, Ted Brown +44(0)1403 823533

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  • Welcome
    • Mechanical Music
    • About AMBC >
      • Committee
    • Our Editors
  • Membership
  • Look, Listen & Learn
    • Articles >
      • Snuff Box Lids
      • No Tulips - Many Cheeses
      • Chamber Barrel Organs
      • Organ Extravaganza 2024
      • Rare Tin Snuff Box
    • Audio Clips
    • Gallery
    • Postcard slideshows
    • Restoration Diaries
    • Tune Library
    • YouTube Clips
    • Video Clips
    • Glossary of terms
  • Latest News
  • Diary
    • Chanctonbury Ring
  • Journal
    • Mechanical Music World
  • Publications
    • Tune Sheet Supplements
  • Links
  • Committee Area