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Exquisite Custom Tune Arrangements
(Starting Above $2000*)

 
 

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 of this quality have run into tens of thousands of dollars, for obvious reasons. Our technology and my love for music let 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:  

First we’ll discuss your project with you Then (after receiving a retainer) Rick will expertly arrange your tune, and supply you with a recording for your approval. After receiving the rest of your payment, we send your completed arrangement to the factory. They program a computer to accurately place one pin in the cylinder for each and every note of your arrangement, and program another computer to pre-grind each tooth of your comb for the notes in your arrangement. They then hand-tune each tooth to the correct pitch. We take it one step farther with our In-House Bell-Like Tuning. There is certainly nothing generic about this!

To discuss having your tune arranged please call us at 505-412-0846. 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.

If you wish we can also put your Custom Movement in an empty Music Box for you.

 
     
 
Size
Tune Options
Playing Time
Movement Only
(Box not included)

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

Up to 44 Seconds per Tune/Part

$2,300*
4-9 Months

72-Note

Up to 44 Seconds per Tune/Part

$2,800*
4-9 Months

100-Note

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

$5,400*
4-9 Months

 
 

* Actual price may vary significantly for a number of reasons.

For examples of our custom arrangements, German Folk Tunes, The Musical Snuff Box. We've also done Disney's Bambi , custom tunes for Shevach Art ,  Heirloom Musical Creations and others (we will also be glad to play these arrangements over a LANDLINE phone).


The Following is a Testimonial Excerpt from Mike's Full Article:

I sent my wedding song "This Day In September" to Rick and asked him to do what I thought would be impossible. Take a standard song, re-score it to sound like a classic music box should sound and still keep the original feeling and emotion of the song intact. Rick listened to the song and suggested I choose a 72 note Sankyo movement. I listened to some of the samples Better Music Boxes has online and was taken by the exquisite quality of the 50, 72 and 100 note movements. I trusted his judgment and decided to go with the 72 note.

Within a week, my phone rang. I answered and all I heard was Rick saying, "Are you sitting down?" I answered "Yes" and he proceeded to play me the score over the phone. When it finished, I heard Rick say, "Well, what do you think". I sat quiet for about 30 seconds. I was trying to compose myself as I was overtaken my emotions. I'm not an overly emotional guy, so this was quite surprising to me. Rick on the other hand was very emotional and so excited to have me listen to this arrangement for the first time. This emotion is why I wanted Rick and Better Music Boxes to take on this challenge. What I heard on the other end of the phone that day was purely magical. I had no idea what to expect, but obviously what Rick had delivered was beyond any expectations. I told him it was perfect and to not change a thing.

Sincerely,

Mike F.
Alabama

 

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