[pianotech] Kimball Player Piano

[Rob McCall]

Thanks, John, I appreciate the insight.  I'll find out later today what age and type of player it is.

I wouldn't have thought of an operational check before diving in.

And I'll put this out for all...  Is there a player piano technician in the Inland Empire that would want to go to Hemet, CA and possibly have an inquisitive newbie watch over his shoulder?  :-)

Regards,

Rob McCall
McCall Piano Service, LLC
Murrieta, CA

rob at mccallpiano.com
www.mccallpiano.com
951-698-1875



On Nov 14, 2009, at 13:41 , John Ross wrote:

> In most cases you have to gain access, which may require removal, or tilting 
> some of the upper action.
> One very important thing to remember, is have them demonstrate, that it is 
> operational before you touch it.
> Some people say, and believe that it worked before you touched it.
> If the tubing is brittle, unless you have some to replace it with, don't try 
> and remove it.
> Then again, you could just refer it to a player piano technician.
> If it is something you might want to get into, get Arthur Reblitz book on 
> it. This will give you an idea of what is involved.
> John Ross
> Windsor, Nova Scotia