Stecks were equipped with Duo-Art (Aeolian) not Ampico
( AMerican PIano CO ) player systems.
I built a special skid for reproducing grands
once. Extra wide, to accomodate the player mechanism.
Have someone take the weight off the tail leg when you
tip it up.
Thump
--- Joseph Garrett <joegarrett@earthlink.net> wrote:
> "Any advice about moving a Steck Grand equipped with
> an ampico player? It's
> a beautiful old beast--I've not seen one before.
>
> Regards,
> Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.P.T."
>
> Don,
> Hire, at least, a qualified mover who can supply you
> with, at least, 3 guys,
> (no neck, hair on their thumbs, and a degree of
> intelligence!)! Those
> suckers are HEAVY! Just like Chickerings/Knabes and
> such, players! Save yer
> back for lifting your wallet! <G>
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares Are I
>
>
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