It was suggested that I introduce myself.  My name is Doug Walters.
I have recently acquired a 1913 Cable Nelson player piano.  The player
mechanism does not work and the piano is in bad need of a tune.  I
don't know anything about pianos, let alone players.  I know the tubing
of the player mechanism appears to be original and about as rotten as
tubing can get.

My first thought was to get the piano tuned, so I can bear to listen
to it being played, and then try to replace the tubing in the player
mechanism and pray that that is all I have to do to it.  If anyone can
reply to tell me if this is advisable, I would appreciate it.  Also,
so far I am enjoying the Digest.

Thank you.

Doug Walters

 [ Welcome to MMD, Doug.  I usually encourage folks in your situation
 [ to locate a piano tuner/tech who is "not afraid" of old players,
 [ and hire him to tune the piano and estimate the costs for further
 [ repairs.  You'll end up with a nicely tuned piano, and know a lot
 [ more about it too.  Good luck, and keep us posted!  -- Robbie