On Mon, 26 Aug 1996 Pianotoone@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone have an alternative to this for finding buzzes, rattle etc. I > though about getting tubing from tropical fish store or perhaps using tubing > and connectors normally used for player pianos. Don't even know how much a > used stethoscope would cost, but I'll bet I don't want to buy a new one. > Thanks to the list > > Dick Day > Marshall, MI > Hi, Dick. In addition to regular pianos, I do a lot of player piano work too. For both, I use a stethoscope. Personally, I am much more comfortable having it's plastic ear-pieces in my ears rather than just shoving a piece of regular player tubing there. About ten years ago the stethoscope I had given to me by a doctor, many years earlier, got "borrowed" and I had to replace it. I found a local medical supply firm that sold me just what I needed and the cost back then was less than $20. A couple of years ago I found one at a local flea-market for $5, so now I have two. If you share my reluctance to stick strange objects in your ears, go with the stetho- scope. BTW, I recommend removing the "collector" from the end of the common tube. I have found that the tube by itself is more accurate at pin- pointing problems. Les Smith lessmith@buffnet.net
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