Player Piano : Help!
By Jim Nemmers, forwarded
In article <Gerry_Daelemans.4.000EFE2E@ccmail.gsfc.nasa.gov>,
Gerry_Daelemans@ccmail.gsfc.nasa.gov (Gerry Daelemans) writes:
> My wife just bought an old player piano, circa 1920. It still works, but I'm
> sure it will soon *not* work. (and let me tell you that thing is HEAVY ]
>
> Can anyone out there direct me to a good source of info on:
>
> a: how these player pianos work
> b: how one goes about fixing them
Answer a,b: Get and read these 2 books by Arthur Reblitz.
"Player Piano Servicing and Rebuilding" and "Piano Servicing, Tuning, and
Rebuilding". Both books are published by Vestal Press and can be purchased
by various sources.
> c: where to buy replacement parts
Answer c: The piano supply outlet which deals with hobbyists is,
Player Piano Co.
704 East Douglas
Wichita, Kansas, 67202
Tel. (316) 263-3241
Just call and they will send you a free catalog. You may also
order the two above books from them.
> d: refinishing tips
This subject is touched upon in both above books. My tip: Patients.
> e: hints on staying married in the 90's with a player piano playing wife!
Easy, just sit back and enjoy the music!
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Gerry Daelemans
Jim Nemmers
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