RAGTIME

Ragtime was founded by Ken Caulkins in 1971. The original design was to be electronic with solenoids and an 8 track or cassette player instead of pneumatics and a paper roll. Research soon concluded that the paper roll was definitely more authentic and since the recording industry was ever changing the 8 track or cassette may soon become obsolete. The decision was made to go with authenticity. Paper rolls have been around for a century now and many of the original rolls can still be used, however try to find a place that sells 8 track tape players. It looks as though the decision was a good one. Besides being authentic, paper rolls are interesting. When is the last time anyone you know spent even 1 minute watching a cassette tape go around? People watch the rolls and show their children how the holes in the paper generate a note on the piano. They soon learn that each hole represents a different action. Besides being more interesting they also last longer. Paper rolls have been known..

Primary location: Ceres United States