Hi Del - I was about to do just that, contact you, that is. I'm not sure why I went to list posting after my somewhat extensive communication with Terry Farrell. I must have thought that there are a whole bunch of people out there who are doing this. Anyway, here's my situation. I've never done my own rebuilding. I've never had the space, and my experience just didn't land that way. Even at Manhattan School of Music, the facilities were not adequate then. Currently, I'm using/working with someone local (Yonkers, Westchester) who's work has been pretty good and getting better. He seems to be willing to respond when I am critical. He is receptive to trying new things, but he is, first of all, a businessman, with a shop and staff to keep working. Struggling to keep up with the discussions over the recent years, I seem to have some idea of at least some of the design issues, without acquiring the hands-on experience. I have a Mason A in his shop now. I'm trying to determine what I can do along the lines of the redesigning you do, without losing money. The other question is whether whatever is involved is within the skills and structure of this shop. Terry sent me a good many pictures and described the services he offers. At that point I was thinking in terms of a Steinway M, until this Mason A came along. So, maybe you could explain, from your angle, how I might use your services. This shop is currently installing Bolduc soundboards, using CC methods, though, it occurs to me that I haven't actually observed their humidity controls. Tell me what you can, or what information I'd need to give you. I want to get this off to you, but I will take time to read through the information on your web site, which may fill in many of my questions. Thanks much & regards - David Skolnik
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