Hello, all,  I just acquired an Aeolian Musette player piano.  It is
in pretty fair condition and I was playing rolls like crazy last night.
In the beginning it was automatically rewinding the rolls, but after
a few rolls, I had to initiate it.

Of course there is no user's manual with this piano.  I am very curious
about the buttons I know nothing about.  There is one on the left hand
side, a dial that says HI and LO; I think this has something to do with
the amount of vacuum pressure.

The little white button below it I've figured out; it starts the motor
going.  Then the lever to the right hand side is pretty self-explana-
tory:  play and reroll.  However, I have to keep my finger on it,
pressing toward reroll because it has a tendency to creep on back to
play and then begin playing during rewind.

Then there are the buttons near the keys.  If I remember correctly
there is a bass and treble button.  Next to that there's a lever that
says Loud and Pedal (I think).  Over to the right is the tempo control.
Finally, under the keyboard on the left hand side there is a plunger-
like device.  God knows what that one does.

If anyone can give me a hand on what the heck I'm doing I would be very
appreciative.  Better yet, if anyone has a manual or can give me a
photocopy of a manual, that would be great.

By the way, I am a computer projects manager by day, and a church
organist by night.  This is strictly for fun!  I am located in San
Francisco.  I look forward to learning lots from participating on this
list.  Thanks!

George Husson

 [ Welcome to MMD, George.  Do check the MMD Archives for
 [ mention of your model of player piano, and see also the
 [ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section at the Player-Care
 [ web site, http://www.player-care.com/   -- Robbie