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 From: dickson@dlcwest.com (Tom Dickson)
 To: rollreq@foxtail.com
 Date: Mon, 29 Dec 1997 23:01:28 -0700

 Subject: Rooky

Hi!  My name is Tom Dickson.  I am presently a full-time school
teacher, and a part-time piano tuner.  This will change soon, as
I move to full-time tuning.

One of my clients has a Willis piano that used to be a player --
the insides are "missing".  She was wondering about the viability of
refurbishing it to it's original condition.

Could a query be put on your newsletter for help in finding the
original parts, or to having alternatives suggested?  The piano in
question is a Willis, # 17538 (circa 1917 ).

I did not do any in-depth observations during my tuning to identify the
type of machinery required.  I am not sure as to what the compatible
player mechanism manufacturer is.

Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely yours,

Tom Dickson