[pianotech] Re Players

[Ron Nossaman]

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*

Hi John,
Being "altitude evident" helps (I'm 6'3" {190cm, or at least 
used to be}). Otherwise, it's a matter of putting up with the 
pain in the back. I just always figured I could recover from 
the muscle cramps easier than trying to figure out why the 
player screwed up after pulling it.
Ron N