Breaking the one hour barrier

[Clyde Hollinger]

Tom,

This quote from the "Bluebook of Pianos," which probably came originally from
Lester ads:

"Most styles of Lester Betsy Ross Spinets and Console Pianos are equipped with
the exclusive Damp-Chaser to insure regulated moisture control at all times.  The
Lester is the only piano equipped with this amazing Damp-Chaser that protects the
piano from dampness in all climates, reduces the number of tunings, keeps the
piano in perfect playing condition and prolongs the life of the instrument."
(spellings and grammar exactly reproduced)

I am a fan of the current Dampp-Chaser products, when properly installed and
used, but as for the rest of this tripe -- gag me.

Regards,
Clyde



Tvak@AOL.COM wrote:

>     Curiously, both Lesters had Dampp-Chaser dehumidifier bars installed, but
> no humidifier.  I specifically warned/asked both owners, "You don't plug this
> in, do you?" and they said that they didn't, but certainly it must have been
> used at some point, maybe by a previous owner.  (Indeed one of the pianos
> used to be in Florida.)  I know that elbows of this vintage are breaking on
> pianos all over America, but I wonder if the dryness from the dehumdifier can
> accelerate the process.  (Idiot-street-logic, which I specialize in, would
> dictate that it would.)
>
> Tom Sivak