For Sale:  Steinway Model "O"  6'-10" piano, serial number 233543,
originally with Welte player action but converted for use as an organ
piano.  It is presumed to have been converted from a Steinway-Welte
reproducing piano in the 1970's by its former owner, Richard Simonton,
deceased, of Hollywood, CA.

Mr. Simonton had it connected to his Wurlitzer theater organ.  The
spoolbox, tracker bar and roll transport were removed to make space for a
bank of 92 solenoid valves located above the keyboard.  The stack is
tubed to the solenoid valves as though to a tracker bar.  Standard pipe
magnet keying voltage (about 10 vdc) operates the solenoids.  Most of the
expression mechanism appears to be intact under the piano, and can be
connected to the swell shoe on the organ console.  The original Welte
remote vacuum pump is missing;  vacuum has been supplied by an ancient
Electrolux vacuum cleaner (included!).

The case is satin ebony, and except for a few scuff marks left by
Mayflower while moving the piano from CA to VA, is in very good
condition.

The ivories are perfect, as is the sound board.  No separation or
previous shimming is in evidence.  It can be hand played, but would
benefit from being voiced.  There are two pedals; a damper lift for
sustain, and a keyboard shift for "soft".  There is no sostenuto pedal.

Located near Washington DC.  May be inspected by appointment.  Price:
best offer.  I'm reasonable, and it's in the way.  Email direct, or call
with your questions.  Please forward this message to potentially
interested parties.

Jack Hardman¶
Great Falls,  VA¶
703-759-5281