Regarding John Tuttle's article in 110914 MMDigest -- Owning a foot
pumped player has, besides the obvious musical involvement benefit,
kept me fit (below the waist, anyway) and may have even saved my life
with the aerobic workouts received from pumping a couple dozen rolls
or so each day.  These ought to be sold as a health training device.
They may make a comeback!  <lol>

Dave Haibach