electronics replacing pianos?

[Hechler Family]

I'm not studying electronics  ;-) -- I'm in computers - I was in
computers for 24 years before having to switch to pianos

Porritt, David wrote:
> Duane:
>  
> I remember your saying you didn't have time to study for the RPT test.  How do you find the time to study electronics?
>  
> dp
>  
> __________________________
> David M. Porritt, RPT
> Meadows School of the Arts
> Southern Methodist University
> Dallas, TX 75275
> dporritt at smu.edu
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org on behalf of Hechler Family
> Sent: Wed 1/3/2007 2:49 PM
> To: Pianotech List
> Subject: Re: electronics replacing pianos?
>
>
>
> Enough all ready - just do like my mentor does - work on -both- !
>
> Most of the time, it's going to be as simple as replacing a board or a
> module chip. Probably some broken keys or cleaning contact points. Maybe
> some soldering skills.
>
> Sure, that means learning a little electronic schematic reading and
> probing with tester.
>
> BUT, isn't that worth it for long term longevity. (Mine is computers - I
> have a few days short term project coming up next week.)
>
> If all else fails, probably, some of you, can do some PC projects -
> family, friends, etc.
>
> Best regards ;-)
>
> --
> Duaine Hechler
> Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ
> Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding
> Associate Member of the Piano Technicians Guild
> Reed Organ Society Member
> St. Louis, MO 63034
> (314) 838-5587
> dahechler at charter.net
> www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com
>
>
>
>   

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Duaine Hechler
Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ
Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding
Associate Member of the Piano Technicians Guild
Reed Organ Society Member
St. Louis, MO 63034
(314) 838-5587
dahechler at charter.net
www.hechlerpianoandorgan.com