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Motor Mount in Top-loading Ampico Reduces Noise
By John A. Tuttle

After looking at quite a number of pictures of both grand and upright
motors and mounts designed by Ampico, I recalled the one I have in
my Chickering, with top-loading Ampico, which is quite different.
Below are links to pictures of the motor and mount.

  http://www.playerpianosupplies.com/ampico/chickering-motor-1.jpg
Attachment thumbnail http://www.playerpianosupplies.com/ampico/chickering-motor-2.jpg
Attachment thumbnail http://www.playerpianosupplies.com/ampico/chickering-motor-3.jpg
Attachment thumbnail It makes me think that Ampico wasn't satisfied with the quietness of any of their previous motor mounts so they designed another one. I can't explain why it works so well at dampening the vibration noise of the motor, but it sure works great! Musically, John A Tuttle Player-Care.com Brick, New Jersey, USA

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