The biggest problem in making this replacement would be the top action
(pneumatic stack). The bottom mechanism probably would not be a prob-
lem.
The divisions between the breaks in the top pneumatic stack would be my
biggest concern. The other is: Will the Welte stack fit precisely in
height and width? Usually not.
I once encountered a technician who was very proud that he finally
accomplished replacing a top pneumatic stack. Somehow he did not real-
ize the bass section was one note short. When it played, the bass was
a half-step off from the mid-range and treble. Since he was tone deaf,
he did not hear this. I told him he could re-tube it to play correctly,
but he said it sounded fine to him.
Bruce Clark
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