<HTML>In a message dated 11/12/02 6:36:32 AM Central Standard Time, algiers_piano@bellsouth.net writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">I'm wondering if there are any technicians in the Birmingham area with interest and experience in maintaining an Erard. I've got one going out there and I'd like to steer the owner to someone who wont throw up their hands at the under dampers.... </BLOCKQUOTE> I'm presuming you mean Birmingham Alabama. I service that area. I have never worked on "under dampers" of an Erard, but I welcome the challenge. At least I won't throw up my hand. (my lunch, maybe). If anything, I can always ask you for advice. Willem (Wim Blees) RPT University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL. </HTML>