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Friends,
<p>I am wading through "The Original Bluebook of Pianos," but it may be
a week or so before I send you my impressions. But it did get me
to thinking -- Are there some books or resources that all of us should
have in our libraries for reference? Of course there would be some
variation, depending on the particular branch of piano technology we are
into.
<p>For starters, the following are either significant to me now or were
at some time in the past.
<p><i>Business Resource Manual</i> published by PTG
<br><i>Music Product Directory, Acoustic Piano Edition</i>, Ancott Associates
<br><i>The Piano Book</i> by Larry Fine
<br><i>Piano Parts and Their Functions</i> compiled by Merle Mason
<br><i>Piano Servicing, Tuning and Rebuilding</i> by Arthur Reblitz
<br><i>Pierce Piano Atlas</i>
<br><i>The PTG Exams: A Sourcebook</i> (technical edition)
<br><i>Repair Labor Guide</i> by Joseph Garrett
<br>catalogues from Schaff, Pianotek, etc.
<br>professional service manuals from major piano manufacturers
<br>plus any of the PTG publications of interest
<p>Input, anyone?
<p>Regards,
<br>Clyde Hollinger, RPT
<br>Lititz, PA, USA</html>