Stethoscope

[William Bailer]

On Mon, 26 Aug 1996 Pianotoone@aol.com wrote:

>Does anyone have an alternative to this for finding buzzes, rattle etc. I
>though about getting tubing from tropical fish store or perhaps using tubing
>and connectors normally used for player pianos.  Don't even know how much a
>used stethoscope would cost, but I'll bet I don't want to buy a new one.
> Thanks to the list
>
>Dick Day
>Marshall, MI

I went to a drug store near a medical/nursing school and bought a
stethoscope for $7 (more than once!).  Many places you can buy a "blood
pressure kit", including a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer for $15-$20.
Try general merchandise discount stores-- it doesn't hurt to check your
own blood pressure as well!

Expensive units may look better, but they don't work better. Cheapies
are fine.

Bill Bailer

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