John Ross wrote: > *Well for the first time, I tuned a player without removing the top > assembly. * > *I did however remove the air motor.* > *All this time, I thought that I would have a problem with muting.* > *When I think of all the wasted time, since I started in '75.* > *I just tried it this time, because Ron said he never removed the > upper assembly. As per usual, he was right.* > *If you mentioned it before Ron, I am sorry I didn't heed your advice.* > *John Ross* > *Windsor, Nova Scotia* Congratulations, John. If it was a full size antique upright player, then they are not much more work - especially - if you have the stamina to stay standing through the whole tuning. I have enough back problems that I have to do these in thirds - left, behind the spool box, and right. Sure it may take a little longer to tune it and a little more hassle, but, you can charge a little more for the trouble. And, for the mid 80's spinet players, I charge a little more for those because more "stuff" is in the way. Great job, Duaine -- Duaine Hechler Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding Reed Organ Society Member Florissant, MO 63034 (314) 838-5587 dahechler at att.net www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com -- Home & Business user of Linux - 10 years
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