[pianotech] Re Players

[Joe Goss]

Hi John, Two things that you might also try. When the mute rail is in the 
way gently pull it toward you to put the tuning lever on the pin and of 
course off. If the mute rail is too stiff, Remove the screws from where it 
attaches to the right side and use a spare tuning hammer on a pin to cradle 
the rail above the pins that you are tuning.. I also have used the motor 
brace to do the same thing.
I use a split rubber mute but most likely a Papps mute would work as well.
Joe Goss BSMusEd MMusEd RPT
imatunr at srvinet.com
www.mothergoosetools.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duaine Hechler" <dahechler at att.net>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Re Players


> John Ross wrote:
>> *Well for the first time, I tuned a player without removing the top
>> assembly. *
>> *I did however remove the air motor.*
>> *All this time, I thought that I would have a problem with muting.*
>> *When I think of all the wasted time, since I started in '75.*
>> *I just tried it this time, because Ron said he never removed the
>> upper assembly. As per usual, he was right.*
>> *If you mentioned it before Ron, I am sorry I didn't heed your advice.*
>> *John Ross*
>> *Windsor, Nova Scotia*
> Congratulations, John.
>
> If it was a full size antique upright player, then they are not much
> more work - especially - if you have the stamina to stay standing
> through the whole tuning. I have enough back problems that I have to do
> these in thirds - left, behind the spool box, and right.
>
> Sure it may take a little longer to tune it and a little more hassle,
> but, you can charge a little more for the trouble.
>
> And, for the mid 80's spinet players, I charge a little more for those
> because more "stuff" is in the way.
>
> Great job,
> Duaine
>
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