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Nelson-Wiggen Piano Company was founded in 1922 by two mechanical engineers that designed most of the J. P. Seeburg Piano Company line of products.  Their Style 4X Orchestrion came unto the market in time for the booming early 1920's.  The 4X, like all Nelson-Wiggen's products, was promoted for its high quality and modern styling, featuring clear glass fronts and fine walnut veneered cabinets for the more sophisticated settings.  A new series of music rolls were introduced for use on this and similar instruments, the 4X roll.  The new roll format was based on the standard "G" music roll but specially arranged for single-stroke xylophones with series of single-punched perforations instead of elongated slots to operate the extra instrument.

The 4X features a piano with mandolin attachment, a 28-note xylophone, snare drum, and triangle.  This instrument was restored by David Ramey, Sr. (and Company) in 2002. The missing piano was replaced with a new identical piano made for the Ramey Banjo-Orchestra.  New art glass based on a similar original design is included, as well as the original clear glass.   Three re-cut Style 4X or G music rolls are included (more are available).