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"Farrand Cecilian" vs. "Bush & Lane Cecilian"
By Dan Kerl

I really appreciate Dean Randall's description of the Bush & Lane
action, since it describes the piano that I need to finish restoring.
The only difference that I can see between mine and the web page is
that the pneumatic "modules" are somewhat narrower and arranged in two
rows instead of three.

I was able to rebuild the pneumatics in the early seventies with no
experience.  Even though this instrument had spent its life in the
sulfur-dioxide-laden atmosphere of a steel town (Birmingham AL), the
die castings were, for the most part, in good condition.  The manifold
rail gaskets were not available at the time, so I used this as an
excuse to no work on it after all this time.  I notice that Player
Piano Co., has these gaskets available so there goes that excuse :)

Actually, I'd also like to thank this group and thank Art Reblitz for
his books.  You have managed to engage my enthusiasm once again.

Dan Kerl


(Message sent Wed 24 Nov 1999, 14:38:17 GMT, from time zone GMT-0600.)

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