I've done the starter fluid trick on verdigris with fair to good results. I believe I have another opportunity to use this method next week. "Mrs. Owner Of A Very Old S&S" who is also up there in years herself called me to come 'fix' her piano again. Doing the job right(replacement of said parts) is not a financial option for her. -Phil Bondi(Fl)
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