The Seeburg KT, arguably America’s most popular little orchestrion, was introduced in 1914. Based on the successful model K, Seeburg added a tambourine, triangle, and castanets to the “midget orchestrion” and tubed the roll mechanism to play style “G” music rolls.  Seeburg touted its new model as “the smallest orchestra in the world and the largest money maker.” It was smaller, cheaper than its larger counterparts and could be used in the smallest establishments opening a new market for Seeburg orchestrions.

This instrument was originally a xylophone-equipped late style K that Dave Ramey converted to a KT, as was popular to do. Dave had bought the instrument from an East Coast collector and proudly had the instrument as part of his private collection for nearly twenty years. The instrument is in very good restored condition. The cabinet is in original condition, a beautiful patina silver gray finish featuring the classic “Eagle” art glass and nickel coin drop. The piano has been restrung and mechanical components have been restored. Altogether, it is a very nice example.  Includes six re-cut Style G music rolls (more are available).