About AMBC
The association was formed by Ted Brown in 2015 for mechanical music enthusiasts to share their interests and expertise.
The aims of the AMBC are to promote the enjoyment of, and interest in, mechanical music in all its forms.
We embrace everything from the simplest musical novelties to the finest quality musical boxes but our members' interests include organettes, barrel organs, fairground organs, player pianos, singing bird boxes, even automata which don't play music at all!
We welcome, on equal terms, the serious collectors, the dabblers and those who are completely new to this interest.
We hold meetings through the year. See Diary for more information
We embrace everything from the simplest musical novelties to the finest quality musical boxes but our members' interests include organettes, barrel organs, fairground organs, player pianos, singing bird boxes, even automata which don't play music at all!
We welcome, on equal terms, the serious collectors, the dabblers and those who are completely new to this interest.
We hold meetings through the year. See Diary for more information
Automaton - Monkey playing a violin
Members are willing to share their collective knowledge and expertise, educating and inspiring those interested in this fascinating hobby. We are also happy to help with research and restoration projects.
Members are kept informed through this website and articles in our magazine 'Mechanical Music World'.
In addition members, and the public can purchase a variety of AMBC Publications.
We have experienced members who are able to give advice on the repair and restoration of period musical boxes.
Also we have access to spare parts for the repair of modern movements by Guessaz, Reuge & Thorens.
Members are kept informed through this website and articles in our magazine 'Mechanical Music World'.
In addition members, and the public can purchase a variety of AMBC Publications.
We have experienced members who are able to give advice on the repair and restoration of period musical boxes.
Also we have access to spare parts for the repair of modern movements by Guessaz, Reuge & Thorens.
Do you require any further information?
Call Paul on +44(0)1634 252079
Call Bernard on +44(0)1491 873092 or +44(0)7879 472353
or contact The Secretary using the link below or by email.
- about the association?
- help to identify and instrument that you own?
- what to look for when buying?
- advice on restoration?
- useful publications?
- where to obtain spare parts?
Call Paul on +44(0)1634 252079
Call Bernard on +44(0)1491 873092 or +44(0)7879 472353
or contact The Secretary using the link below or by email.