[pianotech] Player Repairs

[Bruce Browning]

Chip,
In my experience a good rebuild should last about 40 years, before
materials start to deteriorate. After a move, with parts shaken about, many
players have minor problems, which display as major problems. Check that
all tubing and trunking is still connected and that control levers have not
become disconnected.
If the rebuild was not "complete" ie. all components recovered/replaced,
then some damage may have occurred to cause air leaks.
Whilst the Reblitz book is an excellent reference source you cannot learn
player restoration just from a book. I suggest you talk to an experienced
player restorer in your area. Best of luck.


On 13 March 2012 11:44, chip tuthill <chiptuthill at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I have to visit a ~90 year old Gulbransen with a non working player
> mechanism. The owner had it "rebuilt" some 25 years ago. I have not worked
> on a player before, other than removing & reinstalling. The unit was
> working fine before the piano was stored for several years. I plan on 1)
> making sure the controls are set properly so if can play, 2) checking to
> see if the bellows are supplying air  to the transmission, 3) start
> checking for leaks elsewhere.
>
> How long should I plan on replacing the bellows cloth, should it be
> necessary? I'll get a copy of Reblitz's book if the owner wants me to try
> and fix the player
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chip Tuthill.
>



-- 
Bruce Browning
The Piano Tuner
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