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Custom Tune Arrangements

 
 

Is there a melody that is special to you, to that certain someone, to a special group, for a special occasion, or for a market you would like to sell them to? Would you like to preserve that melody? Perhaps we can help you do just that, by arranging it to play on a Custom Music Box.

Historically, custom tunes for music boxes have run into tens of thousands of dollars, for obvious reasons. Our technology and my love for music lets us offer top-notch quality at prices that were absolutely unheard of in the past.

Have you ever been to an old-fashioned music box shop or museum? I went to my first music box museum in 1960 at Knott's Berry Farm. About three years later, I discovered a shop there that actually sold music boxes. At that time, I did not know anyone was still making any movements larger than 18 notes. But, there it was, I saw it: a three-tune, 50-Note music box! I loved it. However, due to my age and finances I was not able to get it. It was sold before I could save up enough money. Who would have thought that I would not only build a collection of other such music boxes, but I would also become a custom arranger for Music Boxes?

I want everyone who gets a custom arrangement from me to experience some of that golden era of long ago. Be assured my arranging styles do indeed embrace those of the antique music boxes. I remember the days when I would go to a music box shop - after they called me to come and see their newest music box. Once I heard the magnificent instrument, I remember saving as much money as I could to pay for the music box. What days those were!

The store owner and I had quite a celebration!

Rick Epperly

 
 

 

 
  The Process : We supply you with a recording of the custom tune arrangement for your approval. We then have the factory program their machinery to shape and tune each tooth of your comb for your specific song, and to drill and insert a pin in your cylinder for every single note. There is nothing generic about this!

Once made, we can put your Custom Movement in a music box for you. FYI, our normal prices will apply to any additional music boxes or movements playing your custom tune arrangement.
 
     
 
Size
Tune Options
Playing Time
Movement Only

2 or 3 Tunes
1 Tune in 2 Parts
1 Tune in 3 Parts

Up to 44 Seconds per Tune/Part

$2,200*
4-9 Months

72-Note

Up to 44 Seconds per Tune/Part

$2,600*
4-9 Months

100-Note

3 Tunes
1 Tune in 3 Parts
Up to 44 Seconds per Tune/Part

$5,000*
4-9 Months

 
 

* Actual price may vary significantly for a number of reasons, to discuss details please call us at 505-412-0846.

For examples of our custom arrangements, click This Day in September, German Folk Tunes, The Musical Snuff Box, & Ursula Marie. We've also done Disney's Bambi and custom tunes for Shevach Art and  Heirloom Musical Creations (we will also be glad to play these arrangements over the phone).

The first thing we will need is a recording of the tune(s) and (if possible) the musical score(s). Please E-mail these to us so we can verify that we will be able to arrange your tune, as there are tunes that we cannot arrange for various reasons.

Please understand that the above are approximations and general guidelines and are subject to change. It is an elaborate process with many variables, but is well worth the price and the wait.

 

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