[pianotech] Call Wurlitzer?

Pianoman pianoman at accessus.net
Sun Jun 7 07:49:21 MDT 2009


Hi Ken,
I agree with the not using silicon but back to the mineral oil which was 
original as when Wurlitzer first came out with the cure.  Besides, mineral 
oil is cheaper  and the solution give a good appearance when applied with a 
brush on the raw wood of the keys and action.
James
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken & Pat Gerler" <kenneth.gerler at prodigy.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, June 07, 2009 8:34 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Call Wurlitzer?


> Gerald,
> Curious. One of the St. Louis Chapter members had some of the silicone 
> from Wurlitzer which he hadn't used, opened the container and the silicon 
> was "solid", so his concern was that it would "stiffen" up in action parts 
> and was leery of using it.
>
> Ken  Gerler
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gerald Groot" <tunerboy3 at comcast.net>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 10:17 AM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Call Wurlitzer?
>
>
>> Well, whatever, then call whoever owns and builds them then.  I haevn't
>> ordered a can of that stuff in over 15 years as I ordered it by the bulk
>> back then and still have quite a bit left.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On 
>> Behalf
>> Of pgmilkie at juno.com
>> Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 11:01 AM
>> To: pianotech at ptg.org
>> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Call Wurlitzer?
>>
>>
>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 9:57 AM, Gerald Groot wrote:
>>
>>>  "...Call Wurlitzer..."
>>
>> Huh?
>>
>> Cliff Lesher
>> Winfield, PA
>>
>>
>> Please correct me if I am wrong,
>>
>> Baldwin bought Wurlitzer in the late 90s. Today they are owned by Gibson.
>>
>> Paul Milkie
>>
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