About AMBC

The association was formed for mechanical music enthusiasts to share their interests and expertise
As the name suggests, our main focus is 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 embrace everything from the simplest musical novelties to the finest quality musical boxes and welcome, on equal terms, the serious collectors, the dabblers and those who are completely new to this interest.
The aims of the AMBC are to promote the enjoyment of, and interest in, mechanical music in all its forms. Through social activities, workshops, research and restoration, or members seek to share their collective knowledge and expertise, educating and inspiring those interested in this fascinating hobby.

Members are kept informed through this website and articles in our periodical 'Mechanical Music World'.
​In addition members are offered AMBC book publications and recordings to purchase.

We have experienced members who are able to give advice on the repair and restoration of period musical boxes.
​Also we carry a stock of spare parts for the repair of modern movements by Guessaz, Reuge & Thorens.
Do you require any further information?
  • 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?
Ted Brown (Chairman) or Paul Bellamy (Vice-Chair) are happy to help:
​Call Ted on +44(0)1403 823533
Call Paul on +44(0)1634 252079
or contact us using the link below