"Thomas's Plastic Piano"

[Ted Simmons]

>Dear List,
>       Came across a dinosaur on a service call today.......was a first for
>me. A piano made by the Thomas Co. in Ireland, I think it was. Part of the
>damper flanges are beginning to crumble and the rest of the piano is likely
>not far behind! Are there any parts obtainable for this mostly
>petroleum-n-potmetal action or should I jes "run like hell"???? Normally I
>wouldn't touch this type job but...... it's one of those "friend o' da
>famlee" type deals ya know!
>      Thanks in advance!!!!!!
>Dale Whitehead, RPT
>Franklin,TN

Dale, for some limited information on the Thomas Piano refer to the
following issues of the Piano Technicians Journal:
   Sep 1993, page 14
   Nov 1993, page 12
Hope this helps.

   Ted Simmons