Japanese-made Early Reed Organ

From Meiji to early Showa period

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Japanese-made Early Reed Organ

The western musical instruments industry in Hamamatsu originated in 1888.After more than 100 years of its history,Hamamatsu has become one of the centers in the world in the field of western musical instruments industry.

We exhibit the history and materials for manufacturing western musical instruments in Hamamatsu and in Japan as well.We have many exhibits for expression pedal reed organs from Meiji to early Showa period.

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Reed organ made around 1910(end of Taisho era).

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Made around 1930 (Early Showa era), Nishikawa 0rgan.

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Made around 1930 (Early Showa era), type 6 reed organ.

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Made around 1900~1910 (Meiji & Taisho era),Yamato Organ type 2.

Japanese Style organ with a cloth around the lower part of the body for the player wearing Japanese kimono or to protect coldness.

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Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments

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