Mechanical Music Digest  Archives
You Are Not Logged In Login/Get New Account
Please Log In. Accounts are free!
Logged In users are granted additional features including a more current version of the Archives and a simplified process for submitting articles.
Home Archives Calendar Gallery Store Links Info
MMD > Archives > November 2003 > 2003.11.08 > 04Prev  Next


Preventing Damage to Piano Rolls
By Frank Adams

Over the years I have found the best method that can be used to stop
tearing original rolls is to pull off the left end flange and on the
protruding part apply a little scotch tape.  Try a little wrapped
around the protruding part.  If it is not enough to make the flange
tight then apply a little more tape.  Now pull out the left end flange
a little bit.  This leaves some room for the roll to turn without
tearing it.

In regards to my previous message [031107 MMDigest].  When comparing
original rolls with a recut version you will normally find that the
recut is either a little longer or shorter.  Another major point: one
manufacturer of recut rolls of the past is known to have purposefully
shortened a roll because it was too large for the end flanges.  Not
a nice thing to do.

Frank Adams


(Message sent Sat 8 Nov 2003, 19:43:22 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

Key Words in Subject:  Damage, Piano, Preventing, Rolls

Home    Archives    Calendar    Gallery    Store    Links    Info   


Enter text below to search the MMD Website with Google



CONTACT FORM: Click HERE to write to the editor, or to post a message about Mechanical Musical Instruments to the MMD

Unless otherwise noted, all opinions are those of the individual authors and may not represent those of the editors. Compilation copyright 1995-2024 by Jody Kravitz.

Please read our Republication Policy before copying information from or creating links to this web site.

Click HERE to contact the webmaster regarding problems with the website.

Please support publication of the MMD by donating online

Please Support Publication of the MMD with your Generous Donation

Pay via PayPal

No PayPal account required

                                     
Translate This Page