To Ampico aficionados and anybody else,  I rebuilt a Fischer (Pratt-
Read) upright player last year and decided that I would move up to a
grand someday.

Yesterday was the day.  I got myself a 1927 Chickering Grand (pretty
close to 6') with an Ampico A (I think) reproducer.  It has been owned by
the same family since new.  It appears that it has never been restored.

I am excited and thought I'd share the news.  I am sure to have lots
of issues to resolve down the road and the MMD is sure to be a great
resource as it was for the Fischer rebuild.

I just jumped into deep water.  Wish me luck.

Larry Toto

 [ You'll have lots of fun rebuilding most of the piano, Larry.  When
 [ the tough parts are facing you is when you'll consider hiring one of
 [ our resourceful MMD player techs. ... I know, I've been there!  ;)
 [ -- Robbie