[pianotech] Thomas piano

[phil at emvkeys.ca]

I think that's a Lindner made in Irelend under Rippen pianos which were 
distributed in the US by Thomas, - all plastic & aluminum - be careful, 
they disintegrate when you look at them...

check this out:

http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/Digests/200002/2000.02.11.09.html

Phil

Norman Dutton wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I am Dave Ilvedson's not-so-newbie associate.
>
> Recently, I tuned a Thomas console piano for one of Dave's clients. 
> Dave has not tuned this piano. The piano has an aluminum frame, and 
> very little wood used in the action. It was mostly plastic. The way 
> the pins "felt" as I was tuning the piano made me wonder if the 
> pinblock was even wood. The label in the case said "Thomas Organ Co." 
> Some of the parts, like the keys, looked like they were made for an 
> organ.
>
> I am curious to know if anybody else has had any experience with one 
> of these pianos, and/or has some insight into the company.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Norm Dutton
>
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