Hupfeld-Phonola

[Thomas C. Cobble]

>Gentlemen and Ladies of our Esteemed Forum,
>
>I have muddled myself in the quagmire of yet another dilemna.  The store in
>which I am gainfully employed would like their Grotrian-Steinweg grand
>equipt with a Hupfeld-Phonola player to actually play.  This piano was
>extensively rebuilt and the player (from what little I know about them)
>looks to be rebuilt.  It's condition:
>
>Player plays, but is quite anemic.  There are several openings hissing, but
>I have no more hoses to plug them.
>I realize the historical and financial importance of this instrument and
>want very much to bring it to its former glory.  In order to do this I need
>information.  Can anyone recommend a compendium, atlas or otherwise giving
>curriculum vitae relating to this unique breed of player?  Further, any
>text on the principals of pneumatic reproducers would be of immense aid for
>I plead ignorance in this realm of pianoVerk (but not disinterest).
>Thank you for any suggestions or comments,
>
>
>
>Eric Leatha, RPT
>Portland, OR
>tunrboy@teleport.com
>"Brains first...  Then the hard work"
>-A.A. Milne
>
>
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