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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Howdy</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><EM> Whatever you end up getting into, sooner or
later=20<BR></EM>><I> things start getting real rewarding... big =
time
rewarding.<BR></I>><I>=20<BR></I>><I> Its a great life the =
tuners
life<BR></I>><I>=20<BR></I>><I> Cheers<BR></I>><I>
Ric<BR></I><BR>Ric,<BR><BR>I couldn't agree with you more. My only =
regret
is starting a bit late at it=<BR>!=20<BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I too started late. Full yime straight =
ahead piano
work at 48. [Now 52]. it is by far the most enjoyable satisfying =
endevour one
could ever hope for. Despite those "picky" clients, many are wonderfully =
appreciative. While it seems a lot of fellows discuss grand pianos and =
focus on
them, I chose the upright to specialize in. Around here most go for =
grands, so I
picked up where others wouldnt go. Very rewarding, financially and
professionally. Ive always had a passion for old things, and I just cant =
resist
the charm of an upright. Yes many are tired and worn and will never get =
into
that upper class up the piano world, but owners cherish them, and love =
them when
the work is done. ie. refinish, keys, maybe strings, action service, =
regulate.
Now they look good, sound good, and play good. [not GREAT] =
Regrets....there just
isnt enough working life left to tackle and learn some of the more major =
rebuidling, voicing and regulating skills, so often discussed on this =
list. Hats
off to all who made it to "all they can be".</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>P.S. I never found a mentor, just =
books, trial and
error, and joining PTG as an associate, wanna be RPT, as fullfillment of =
a
dream.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Richard, =
Canada</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>