Regarding an order for music box arrangement

MusicBox Arrangement

We will transform your precious commemorative songs and favorite melodies into an authentic, artisan-crafted music box.

At our shop, we handle everything from arranging music specifically for music boxes by our exclusive arrangers to the manufacturing of the music boxes themselves.

  • Orders accepted from a single unit
    We can accommodate a wide range of needs, from individual gifts and commemorative items to corporate projects.
  • Arrangements by a dedicated music box manufacturer arranger
    We provide authentic arrangements optimized for the mechanism and ideal for music boxes.
  • Choose from a wide range of models
    We can suggest options to suit the length of the song and your budget, including 18-note, 30-note, and 50-note movements.

How to Order

1. Inquiries

Please let us know your desired song title, composer, and number of notes (e.g., 18-note to 72-note) via "Contact Us." If the song has already been made into a music box, we can introduce you to existing models that do not require arrangement fees.

2. Quotation

We will confirm whether a music box arrangement is possible and the number of notes, then provide you with an estimate that combines the cost of the music box itself and the arrangement fee.

3. Ordering and Payment

If you are satisfied with the estimate, please confirm your order and proceed with payment. Various payment methods are available, including credit card, convenience store payment, PayPay, and bank transfer.

4. Music box arrangement

Our exclusive arranger will arrange your desired music specifically for music boxes. Once the arrangement is complete, we will send you a sample sound file (electronic music box tone) so you can confirm the final image. Please review the content.

5. Audition

Please check the finished audio sample. If any revisions are needed, please do not hesitate to contact us.

6. Music Box Creation

Once the arrangement is finalized, we will manufacture the music box itself. We carefully finish each music box according to the selected specifications, including the case and plates.

７．Completion and Delivery

After carefully inspecting and packaging the finished product, we will deliver it to you. Please receive your unique, custom-made item.

Information required for arrangement

*If this is difficult to prepare, please feel free to consult us.

  • Audio source (audio file or video site URL)
  • Music copyright information (song title, lyricist name, composer name, artist name)
  • Arrangement Requests
  • Sheet music (optional)

Important notes

  • Arrangements can only be made for songs for which recording rights are managed by JASRAC (Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers) or NexTone.
  • Even if a song is managed by JASRAC or NexTone, we may not be able to produce it depending on the author's policy.
  • 自作曲など、著作権信託外の楽曲も対応可能な場合がございます。詳細はご相談ください
  • As this is a music box arrangement, it may differ from the original song.
  • For second and subsequent orders of the same arrangement, the arrangement fee is waived.
  • Copyright for the arrangement belongs to our company. For three months after delivery, the arrangement will be exclusively for the client and will not be sold to other customers. However, after three months, we may sell or use the same arrangement ourselves. Thank you for your understanding.

Arrangement Fee

Arrangement fee

Minimum order quantity 1 unit~

Music box type

Arrangement fee (tax included)

18-vane cylinder

¥33,000

30-valve cylinder

¥75,900

50-lobe cylinder

(2 rotations) ¥160,600
(3 rotations) ¥198,000

72-valve cylinder

(3 times) ¥247,500

100-valve cylinder

(3 rotations) ¥528,000

45-valve disc

¥165,000

80-note disc

¥330,000

*This is for the arrangement fee only. The music box itself and shipping are not included.

Mass Production Music Box

For corporations and schools

Music box type

Arrangement Fee (incl. tax)

18-chamber cylinder
(Minimum order quantity of 100 units)

¥61,600

23-port cylinder
(Minimum order quantity 25 units)

¥114,600

*This is for the arrangement fee only. Music box and shipping are not included.

For custom music boxes related to schools, such as school songs or kindergarten songs, please contact the 'Custom Music Box Desk' at our physical store (Nidec Orgel Museum Suwanone).
 As individual consultation is required regarding arrangements and production specifications, our dedicated staff will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to contact us.
 [Custom Music Box Desk] suwanone-custom@nidec-instruments.com

FAQ

FAQ

Q. What is an arrangement order?

This is a service to arrange your desired song specifically for a music box and create a custom music box.
Even if your song is already available as an 18-note music box, we can accommodate requests such as "I want to hear it with the richer sound of a 30-note or 72-note music box."

Q. Can I have a music box custom-made from sheet music I've arranged myself, or from an arrangement commissioned from a professional composer?

We regret to inform you that arrangement by our specialist staff is mandatory. Due to the physical structure of a music box, where pins pluck reeds, there are unique constraints such as limitations on the number of notes, range, and sustained notes. Even for songs composed by professional composers, the mechanism may not function correctly as-is, which is why our "music box-specific arrangement" is necessary. Our dedicated arrangers will sincerely adjust your music until you are satisfied, striving to bring out its maximum charm.

Q. How long does delivery take?

Here is a guide to the approximate time from placing your order to the presentation of your sample audio.

*Delivery dates may vary depending on the order status.

Music box type

Delivery date

18-pin cylinder

About a week

30-valve cylinder

About 2 weeks

50-petal cylinder

Around three weeks

72-valve cylinder

Around 3 weeks

100-valve cylinder

2-3 months

45-valve disc

About two weeks

80-note disc

Approximately one month

Q. Will it be the same performance as the original song?

Since music boxes play with a limited number of notes and range, they cannot fully reproduce the original song. However, our dedicated arrangers will arrange the music to make the most of the unique sound of the music box.

Please feel free to contact us via the "Arrangement Order Inquiry" link at the bottom of the site.