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By Perry Youngblood
I'm delighted to be on your list. I just received back from a complete restoration an 88-key player (Melodigrand). After waiting 18 months, I was delighted with the result. So now, I'm looking for sources of rolls. We inherited about 250 with the piano. Ive ordered catalogs from QRS and Play-Rite.
I recently had a fascinating phone conversation with Rich Groman of Bethlehem PA who makes rolls. He has the roll-making equipment used until 1941 by Aolian, as well as their masters. He makes mostly reproducing rolls, but will make 88-key rolls when he's not busy, he says. I'm looking forward to going over to visit his shop.
I would also be appreciative if someone could recommend a book or two on player repair and maintenance.
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Perry Youngblood Associates, Inc perry@pya.com
P.O.Box 128 phone and fax:(908)806-8835
Readington NJ 08870 USA
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