This is in response to the query about the quality of the PlayRite
product.  I got a big bunch of PlayRite rolls for my Ampicos about ten
years ago.  They were far less in cost than most other recut
alternatives, and had a wider catalog than QRS for reproducers.
Overall, I'd rate them as acceptable, but not exceptional.  The boxes
were pretty limp.  Paper quality is OK.  Some of them were very ragged,
indicating extremely dull punches.  Out of about two dozen, two or
three had torn chains or holes where they didn't belong.  Whether they
amount to a good value depends on how compulsive you are.  I would
hasten to add that the quality may have improved since my purchase, but
I was not inspired to get any more at that time.  I'd be interested in
hearing of other experiences.

On another topic, I have a number of 88-note rolls that I really enjoy,
but have had less than satisfactory experience playing them on my
Ampico B.  With the A they are just fine--shut off the expression and
use the buttons on the rail to get whatever dynamics you want.  The B
seems to settle in at just about the lowest dynamic there is and limps
along with these, albeit it works fine with standard Ampico rolls.  Is
there some pneumatic flummery that can be performed that will easily
kick the B into a more rousing mode for 88-note rolls?

                                A. B. Bonds