player parts/tools

[John M. Ross]

Clair Dunn wrote:

> Hi--
> I have had a tracker bar pump backordered at APSCO for a long time. I
> called, and they said they haven't had any for 2 years. Though APSCO has a
> number of pp parts in the back of their catalogue, the fact that they don't
> have this basic tool, makes me think there must be another source for player
> parts/tools. I would much appreciate a name/phone number, etc.
>
> Umm- as you might have guessed, I will be one of the odd balls who WANTS to
> work on players. My main interest is in old pianos. Vintage if you will. A
> large part of that "vintageness" included players. Of course, I don't have
> one yet, even broken ones are too expensive for me. But, I'm using the time
> sans player to read all I can. All I want the tracker bar pump for is to
> help me be ready for someone who might want me to tune their player! I was
> entralled by the hands on session Saturday night at Providence by the fellow
> with the old Gulbansen. I watched his presentation about 5 times and would
> have killed for a player that night. I'm some what calmer now, just longing
> in a more civilized manner.
>
> I think the player portion of a piano is a remarkable invention and aim to
> be able to restore them to health.
>
> Which reminds me-- is there a list or magazine? All my player books are
> reprints of the old standards. No modern info.
>
> Thanks much for any info--
> Clair
> cadunn@vt2000.com

Hi Clair,
Tracker bar pumps are available at Player Piano Co., Inc, 316-263-3241.
Also available from QRS in Buffalo.
I enjoy working on players, and as I semi retire I intend to do them as a hobby.

The Player Piano Co., Inc. has a catalogue with reprints and parts etc.
You should also consider getting on the Mechanical Music Digest list, it is a
wonderful source of information. They have an archive to allow you to access old
info.
Regards,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada