18 Note Windup Gold Plating Clockwork Mechanism DIY Music Box Movement (Edelweiss)

I am pleased with this little music box player. It needs a sounding board in order to hear it properly, but the tune is quite nice, without any buzzing or missed notes, and the song is quite recognizable. The action is a little stiff, so I am breaking it in gently, and it does seem to get better with each play. Warning: all of the gears and the flywheel are plastic. It still looks beautiful, but may not be as robust as an all metal version. Overall, I am quite happy with the quality and value of the purchase.

l liked that I received it before Christmas! I am making a music box for my wife. I do scroll saw projects and saw the pattern on Steve Good"s blog that I subscribe to and wanted to give it a go. Since it is made in China I only gave it four stars. They only send machine screws to attach this mechanism to what you are building. The mechanism has several holes that have been tapped for machine screws which are included so I am altering it to accept wood screws to attach to the base of the music box. Since my wife does her scripture reading every morning I purchased the mechanism in the Amazing Grace music selection. As far as quality, we'll see down the line. Do not judge the sound until you attach it to the box you are making, it becomes much more amplified attached to a wooden enclosure. Hope this helps but this is the first movement I have ever chosen.

This review is for all of the devices. She didn't include any information as to which 18 note device played what tune. Had to go to several web sights and listen to notes from the units there in order to determine which device played what tune. still have one which I can't figure out.

Was supposed to play for 2.5 to 3 min. Barely played a few seconds. I did not over or underwind, it simply did not work. I am very didsapointed as I really needed this particular tune in a wind up!!!

My wife had an old music box which was not working. The spring had been overwound and sprung. She asked me if there was anything I could do. I spotted this on Amazon for under $10 and decided at that price it was worth a try.End result is a music box that works and a happy wife!

Horrible sound if you can get it to work. Don;t wind more than two times or it will break.

Just got it's and I love the song

My only issue is the shortness of play. Spring could be longer - then I suppose they'd charge more. If you are looking for a mechanism for a music box I'd look else where.