"Rebuilt" vs. "Reconditioned"

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Mark, Patrick, Larry;
 The current descriptions included in the PTG Tech Bulletin are
A. "Reconditioning".
B. "Rebuilding" partial and complete.

"What work is included in reconditioning?
Reconditioning may include:
a. Thorough cleaning.
b. Repair or replacement of damaged parts as needed, typically including such 
jobs as felt replacement, hammer filing or replacement, and partial 
restringing.
c. Adjustment, regulation, tuning, and voicing to return all parts to proper 
function, reduce mechanical noise, and improve tone.
d. Finish touch up or polishing.

"What work is included in rebuilding?
Complete rebuilding typically includes:
a. Complete disassembly of the instrument.
b. Repair or replacement of the soundboard, bridges and pinblock, as well as 
repair of any structural damage to the case.
c. Replacement of all strings and tuning pins.
d. Thorough restoration of action and damper system, including replacement of 
hammers, many action parts, springs and most felt.
e. Rebuilding of the pedal and trapwork system, including replacement of all 
worn felt, leather, and metal parts.
f. Refinishing of case and plate, polishing or replating of all hardware, and 
replacement of all decals, felt trims, and rubber buttons.
g. Complete action regulation, tuning, and voicing.
h. Multiple tunings to stabilize new strings."

 The above quoted from the PTG Tech bulletin on Rebuilding/Reconditioning.
Jim Bryant (FL)