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One-piece Pull-out Piano Roll Boxes
By D. L. Bullock

Don Keil wrote:

> I sure wish that someone would manufacture the type of boxes that
> QRS used for a while.  These were black and opened on the end by
> pulling the inner box out a little bit allowing the inner box to
> fold down for removal of the roll.  They sure are convenient and
> keep down clutter while playing.

Yes, it seems like it would be a great idea -- however, in actual use
there are problems.  Some of the boxes were very tight and will not
open without damage to the box.  The hinged end pulls off and if not,
it frays the edge of the outside box.

The worst problem is the fact that using such boxes rip end tabs off
when sliding in and out.  Unless you meticulously replace a rubber band
on the roll.  I refuse to use rubber bands precisely because they rip
off end tabs when used by even the most experienced of us.  God forbid
that a novice use a roll with a band or a slider box.

D. L. Bullock    Piano World   St. Louis


(Message sent Wed 22 Apr 1998, 02:03:13 GMT, from time zone GMT-0500.)

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