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Brand "Fishing Pole" Tracking Mechanism
By Bob Coon

I am a newbie here and may not know just the right words for some
of the parts in this player piano mechanism.  The problem is I have
a Beckwith Recordo grand, from the late 'twenties, I believe.  The
piano is in excellent condition, always having been maintained other
than the player.

A few years ago the drawer and pump were rebuilt and the piano plays
quite well now but the tracking is not working.  I am retired now
and thought I would have a go at fixing it.  It uses a 'Brand' grand
tracker, fishpole.  Is there any diagram for this available?  I have
at least 200 Recordo rolls, Aria Divina, and Wurlitzer chest of music
that I would like to hear correctly.  Thanks for any help.

Bob Coon

 [ See the article "Tracker Mechanisms and Rewind" at
 [ http://www.mmdigest.com/Archives/Digests/199709/1997.09.08.21.html 
 [ -- Robbie



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