Cyclop mouth organ I spied with my little eye an interestingly monikered mouth organ advertised in Toowoomba 1923 (below right) - the “easy blowing” Cyclop. Left: Cyclop Accordion advertisement (Catholic Press Sydney 1911) Right: ‘Easy blowing Cyclop Mouth Organs (Toowoomba Chronicle 1923) Definitely not an Australian brand name mouth organ, but available down under perhaps … Continue reading One Eyed
770 notes (8 feet long) demonstrated in Michigan, Detroit 1932 Left - 320 notes (41 inches long) designed for duets on display Michigan Illinois 1938 and Right - Ah ha! That’s what’s going on. A Blue Bird (F A Bohm) built for two. 1938 - Two more sharing a Blue Bird (F A Bohm) The … Continue reading The Big One (Pictorial #1)
Latest edition to collection with gifted programs of the great man. I had no intention of purchasing a harmonica of this kind, but for thirty five Aussie bucks (fair bit of harp for that price) I just had to as there’s been nothing in my wheelhouse for sometime now. I had been gifted Larry’s programs … Continue reading Harpo (Moviestar)
Barry Sandford promoted himself as Mr. Versatility as he was not just a harmonica virtuoso. He also had exemplary talents in a variety of disciplines, which included (and were not limited to) model making, archery, comedy, magic and juggling. He is however most notably known for being an all round, knockabout good guy. Barry grew … Continue reading Mr. Versatility
Harmonica Riff Raff 