Mark, Patrick, Larry; The current descriptions included in the PTG Tech Bulletin are A. "Reconditioning". B. "Rebuilding" partial and complete. "What work is included in reconditioning? Reconditioning may include: a. Thorough cleaning. b. Repair or replacement of damaged parts as needed, typically including such jobs as felt replacement, hammer filing or replacement, and partial restringing. c. Adjustment, regulation, tuning, and voicing to return all parts to proper function, reduce mechanical noise, and improve tone. d. Finish touch up or polishing. "What work is included in rebuilding? Complete rebuilding typically includes: a. Complete disassembly of the instrument. b. Repair or replacement of the soundboard, bridges and pinblock, as well as repair of any structural damage to the case. c. Replacement of all strings and tuning pins. d. Thorough restoration of action and damper system, including replacement of hammers, many action parts, springs and most felt. e. Rebuilding of the pedal and trapwork system, including replacement of all worn felt, leather, and metal parts. f. Refinishing of case and plate, polishing or replating of all hardware, and replacement of all decals, felt trims, and rubber buttons. g. Complete action regulation, tuning, and voicing. h. Multiple tunings to stabilize new strings." The above quoted from the PTG Tech bulletin on Rebuilding/Reconditioning. Jim Bryant (FL)
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