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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN

class=150334803-05101999>Pat,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN =
class=150334803-05101999>They

are properly known as Duplex Beanbag Mutes.&nbsp; They are long tubes of =
fabric

filled with either pvc pelletts or Silica Gel.&nbsp; They are placed on =
the

aliquot or duplex scales to stop them from working while tuning the

piano.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN =
class=150334803-05101999>My

wife makes them.&nbsp; If you would like a set, please inquire

privately.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff face=Arial size=2><SPAN =
class=150334803-05101999>Don

Mannino</SPAN></FONT></DIV>

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