All,
The following "advertisement" was submitted to the Southern California
Combined Newsletter by Gary Hammond of the Santa Barbara PTG:
" ADVERTISEMENT
Announcing the grand opening of 21ST CENTURY PIANO SUPPLY, where you
can order today the products of the future.*
Zeke Flubzit, Proprietor.
Introducing our first revolutionary new product: the Shock-O-Tuner.
Until the development of this product, those who wanted to tune
electronically had to use a visually oriented device, but no more.
Simply attach one electrode to each ankle. If you are sharp, you will
feel a shock on your right leg. If you are flat, the shock will be on
your left leg. The further off you are, the stronger the shock will be
(be sure to turn the sensitivity down before doing a pitch raise, 21ST
CPS accepts no responsibility for burn marks on your ankles. If you
use a pacemaker, please consult your doctor before using.). If your
hair curls, you played the wrong note.
Price: $4,750.
Requires four 12-volt automobile batteries (not included).
(Portable generator recommended for PTG tuning exam sessions - ed)
Payment must accompany order.
*Products not available for shipment until the 21st century.
"
Don_Mannino@yca.ccmail.compuserve.com
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