Welcome to Roberts Musical Restorations

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       At Roberts Musical Restorations, we’re excited to announce the expansion of our website to include the worldwide sale of mechanical music machines. Here you’ll find a curated selection of self-playing mechanical instruments, complete with detailed descriptions and high-quality images. In response to frequent requests, all items will include clear and accurate pricing.

With over 30 years of hands-on experience in the mechanical music industry, Roberts Musical Restorations is recognized as one of the nation’s most trusted and knowledgeable experts. Our long-standing history in restoring, evaluating, and working directly with these historic instruments gives buyers confidence that the information provided is based on genuine expertise—not guesswork. Whenever feasible, our team will personally inspect the instruments. When an on-site inspection isn’t possible, we present all available details to help you make an informed decision.

All listings are completely private—no seller information will be shared. All questions and correspondence will be handled directly through Roberts Musical Restorations, and we can also assist with shipping and assembly when needed.

 

                                                                          

       At Roberts Musical Restorations, we are a premier full-service restoration company specializing in vintage mechanical music machines. Renowned for our exceptional craftsmanship and in-depth knowledge, we restore these remarkable instruments to both their original beauty and optimal performance. We handle every aspect of restoration in-house, including cabinet work, part duplication, stained glass, and metalworking, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. We use only the highest quality materials, guaranteeing that each restoration is durable and long-lasting.

We offer expert restorations on a wide range of instruments, including Mills Violano, orchestrions, nickelodeons, player pianos, band organs, dance organs, fair organs, and calliopes. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile, ensuring that each restoration is the best example known. Our extensive experience allows us to correct previous errors and meticulously test and regulate each instrument for peak performance.

We are renowned for making Violano's truly SING! 

Also considered leaders in adding MIDI capabilities to these historic machines, enabling them to play contemporary music without permanent modifications.

If you’re looking to sell or restore an instrument, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re eager to assist and provide the highest standard of service.

Remember, “Don’t trust those who claim to be the best; trust those who prove to be the best.” References are gladly provided upon request.

 

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YES! We are the guys that restore Mills Violano's

and make them SING.