Why did the music box fall out of favor?
Because the length of playing time per tune was limited and only the phonograph could reproduce the human voice. 17) How do you tune a music box? Do you tighten the screws on the comb? No, tuning is accomplished by filing each tooth to obtain the proper pitch. 18) Do you have to tune music boxes frequently like a piano? No. The tuned comb stays tuned, whether the tuning was done poorly or to perfection. 19) How many times can you play a music box before it is worn out? Not enough in 2-3 lifetimes or up to 100,000 plays… which ever may come first. 20) What gives that rich, sonorous sound? The quality of the steel of the comb, the tuning and a perfect sounding board. 21) Did you find your instruments in Europe? Some, but most were collected (found) in the United States. 22) Do you have a favorite? They are all my favorites or they would not have been retained for the collection. 23) Are you Swiss or German? You’re close. I am Austrian. 24) Konvalinka is not an Austrian name. Please exp
