> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:50:32 -0700
> From: Erik Bergquist <hazlnut@pacbell.net>
> To: kravitz@foxtail.com
> Subject: Newbie
>
> I love reading the mailer.  It is very informative, I'm learning a
> lot.  That being said, I have three questions, I'm hoping you can help
> me out:
>
> If you were to recommend any books for someone just getting interested
> in Mechanical Instruments, what would they be?
>
> Are there any upcoming conventions?
>
> And do you know of any stores (or interest clubs) located in the
> Southern California area?
>
> Thanks again
>
> Erik
>

There are several books that keep getting mentioned on the group.  Some
have to be found through "used book" connections.  However, according
to an article dated 97.11.12 you may be in luck:

> The most comprehensive, detailed, and clearly written book in the field
> is Arthur Reblitz's "Piano Servicing, Tuning & Rebuilding", 2nd edition,
> copyright 1993, published by The Vestal Press.
>
> This is available from piano supply houses or the Vestal Press's
> successor firm, National Book Network, University Press of America,
> tel (301) 731-9515, Fax (301) 459-2118, email: mbass@nbnbooks.com

Jody Kravitz