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... A.B. Chase 'Artistano': $22.00
A Technical Treatise on the A.B. Chase 'Artistano' player action for Tuners and Repairmen. Reprint of the 1909 manual. Complete with Illustrated Parts Breakdown. Thirty Pages, 8-1/2" X 5-1/2".
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... Aeolian Service Manual (Modern): $29.55
Service Manual for 'modern' 64-note and 88-note Aeolian (Standard) player actions made between 1960 and 1986 (when they closed). These are the players with the interchangeable plastic block valves. 55 pages, 8-1/2" X 11", showing diagrams, parts lists and basic trouble-shooting.
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... American Player Action Service Manual: $28.00
One of the best service manuals ever produced. Highly illustrated, half-tone photos are the best example of retouch art-work ever seen. Complete illustrated parts breakdown. Shows everything from the front and the back. Complete Theory of Operation, adjustments, 'Don'ts', and Pointers. (Even if you don't need this manual, you'll appreciate the quality of the pictures and the thoroughness of the explanations.)
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... Amphion Accessible Player Action: $18.00
The Amphion Accessible player action. This covers the later pedal pump, non-reproducing player actions with the individual clamp-on valve blocks. "What it is - How it Works - Why it excels - How to care for it".
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... Amphion Player Action (Tubing): $9.00
The Tubing Chart for the Amphion. 11" X 17", dated 6/10/24. Great Shop Chart. Suitable for framing.
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... Model 'A' Ampico Rebuilding: $16.00
Model 'A' Ampico Technical Rebuilding Instructions.
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... Model 'A' Ampico Tubing Chart (Rev. 1990): $15.00
The tubing chart for the Model 'A' Ampico grand (architect-type drawing). Measures 21-1/2" X 25". Original Drawing from 1925. Revised by Player Piano Co. in May, 1990. (folded)
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... Model 'A' Ampico Tubing Chart (Rev. 1970): $17.50
The tubing chart for the Model 'A' Ampico grand (architect-type drawing). Measures 22" X 25". Original Drawing from 1925. Revised by D. Lavric in 1970. More detailed and better referenced than the '1990' revision. (folded -no extra charge) (not folded -sheet actually measures 24" x 31", add $4.25 for shipping tube. Specify in the Comments Box if desired.)
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... Ampico 'A' Service Manual (1919/w 1920 Supplement): $26.00
This is the first basic service manual with 70 pages. The only major change was the 'repeat system', which is covered in the Inspectors Reference Book (1923), for those units made between 1920 and 1929. Very detailed, well referenced, complete Trouble-Shooting Guide/w possible problems and solutions. Issued by the Ampico Engineering Department.
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... Ampico 'A' Test Roll (with Instructions): $24.00
A necessary tool for anyone who is rebuilding an Ampico "A" Reproducing System. The roll tests every aspect of the system, including (but not limited to), note repetition, all expression levels, crescendo and decrescendo operation, sustain pedal, and hammer rail lift (or action shift).
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... Ampico 'A' Inspectors Reference Book (1923): $19.50
The 1923 Inspector Reference Book, covering the upright models. Also to be used for the Model 'A' grands. Test Roll instructions are on pages 3-5. Written for the "purpose of giving the inspectors a thorough understanding of the working principles of the AMPICO". 19 pages, 6" X 8-1/2".
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... Ampico 'Model 'B' Reproducing Action (1929 Service Manual): $26.00
The 1929 Service Manual is applicable to grands only, with the 100 hole tracker bar and the electric motor turning the music roll. Complete with the Principles of Operation and location of all Adjustments. Well referenced. 8-1/2" X 11", printed in a sideways layout.
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... Ampico 'Model 'B' Reproducing Piano (An Illustrated Rebuilding Guide - By David L. Saul): $58.00
This is the 100 page reference book that was originally published by Vestal Press in 1982. It covers every aspect of rebuilding the Ampico Model 'B'. Very well written, well indexed, and 'book' bound. The gray-scale graphics in this reference are excellent, and easily as good (and in cases a shade better) as those in the original 1982 version.
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... Ampico 'A' Tubing Diagram (235-C): $5.00
Just what the name says, showing Distribution Block, Governor and basic Upper Action Mechanism. 8-1/2" x 11".
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... Ampico 'A' Upright: $19.00
Ampico Upright showing the parts made by Autopiano, which was prior to the Amphion made components. Five pages, 8-1/2" X 11".
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... Ampico Collection of Service Reprints: $68.00
Includes all of the service information on both the Model'A' and Model 'B' that have been sold separately (except for the 12 page manual, 'How to Rebuild the Model 'A' Ampico and the Illustrated, 100 page book; 'Rebuilding the Ampico B'). Additional information has been added. These are all 8-1/2" X 11", spiral bound format, and are copies made directly from the original manuals, rather than the reduced-sized versions.
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... Ampico Foot-Pump: $11.50
Ampico Foot-Pump model. Reproduced from a 1920 blueprint. Shows the Expression Regulator, Crescendo Device, Expression Cut-Out, Action Cut-Out, Soft-Pedal Cut-Out, Auto Cut-Out, Exhauster and inter-connecting tubing. 23" X 17-1/2"
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... Ampico Magazine: $7.00 (Temporarily OUT OF STOCK)
Excellent quality reprint of the original Ampico Magazine from January of 1928. Includes some history as well as the listing of 'New Releases' and more. If nothing else, this reprint is entertaining. 24 pages. 5-1/2" X 8-1/2"
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... Angelus Service Manual: $19.00
Shows pouch-pneumatic type and also briefly describes later the 'White' player action.
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... Angelus Reproducing Piano: $9.00 (Limited Stock)
Service manual showing the Simplex version of the Artrio reproducing system. Same basic parts as shown in No. B-35 reprint, but plays Artrio-Angelus recordings rather than Recordo rolls.
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... Artrio-Angelus Reproducing Piano: $7.50
Upright model only, with the Angelus pouch-pneumatic stack.
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... Art-Apollo/Dynachord Service Manual: $9.50
Dynachord Service Manual. Refer to p.306 'Player Piano Treasury'. This was an expression system built by Amphion. Although its tracker bar has 98 ports, it follows the same 96-hole system employed by Melville Clark's Art-Apollo. Eight pages, 12" X 20".
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... Art-Apollo Tubing Diagram: $7.50
Single page Tubing Diagram for an Art-Apollo player action, S/N 26808. For use with the Apollo-X Rolls. Drawn in May of 1977 by Player Piano Restoration Co., Toledo, OH. 14" X 10-1/4".
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... Artecho (Apollo): $10.50
Upright service and regulation sheet. To identify Artecho: count tracker bar holes. There are a total of 100, with only one elongated - the fourth one from the left.
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... Artecho (Apollo) Grand: $10.50
Grand service and regulating procedures. Two sheets; 15" X 22" each. Suitable for wall hanging or framing. Very detailed. Includes Testing and Regulation information.
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... Autopiano Company: $18.00
Player Piano Pointers, Autopiano player action. 31 pages, 4-3/4" X 6-3/4". General information about the various devices in the player system. Basically, it's kind of a 'How To' manual for owners and technician/tuners alike. (Not the best graphics in the world, but the printed information is very accurate.)
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... Auto Pneumatic Action Co. 1910: $17.50
Auto Pneumatic Action Co. 1910 Service Manual reprint showing combination 88 and 65 note tracker bar.
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... Baldwin Service Manual: $31.00
Over 100 pages of technical information and drawings. This has to be the most extensive service manual ever issued by any player manufacturer. Although it came out in 1916, there were very few changes made during the entire production run of Baldwin player actions from 1912 through 1928. They were used exclusively in all Baldwin pedal-pump players: Ellington, Hamilton, Howard, Manualo, Modello, Monarch, and Sargent.
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... Beckwith Service Manual ($19.50)
A fine reprint on the player action. 20 pages, 5-1/2" X 8-1/2".
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... Bush & Lane - Cecilian: $23.00
Bush & Lane Service Manual for Cecilian player action using all metal construction of unit valve. 28 pgs. Used exclusively in the Cecilian and Victor player pianos. Also found in the Farrand player pianos. The mechanism is considered "uncommon" and very difficult to rebuild. As Art Reblitz puts it, "As in modern Aeolian player pianos, the individual parts were designed to be replaced, not repaired." "Description of Construction and Accessibility of the Mechanism Showing How Individual Parts Can Be Replaced and Adjustments Made". 8-1/2" X 11"
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... Classic Player Piano: $28.00
Reprints of the original Classic player mechanism. Similar in many respects to the Universal made in California in the 70's and early 80's. Contains electrical schematics, trouble-shooting procedures, parts layout and servicing information. Modern players bearing the name 'Baldwin' or 'Wurlitzer', which were made by Classic, also have a nearly identical player mechanism.
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... Coinola Catalog: $11.00
Coinola Catalog picturing and describing the Ten Coin-Operated pianos. Measures 3-5/8" x 6-1/2". Pictures in B/W, twenty pages. Reprinted by Vestal Press.
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... Coinola Poster: $7.00
Coinola advertising poster, 18" X 24", showing the "orchestrion cabinet" which was rolled in front of an ordinary piano to utilize the keyboard. From 'Operators Piano Co.', Chicago, IL. Suitable for framing. (click here to see pictures)
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... Duo-Art Reproducing Piano Service Manual: $28.00
A reprint of the 48 page 1927 manual on servicing the Duo-Art reproducing mechanism. Contains illustrations and tubing schematics. This manual covers most of the devices found in the Aeolian Pianola and Themodist, which are less complex versions of the Duo-Art Reproducing system. However, it does not contain information about the foot-pumps.
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... Duo-Art Reproducing Piano (Collection): $53.00
The collection of all the Duo-Art reproducing piano reprints. Spiral bound. Contains the 1927 Service Manual for both upright and grand models/w four rectangular holes above the note holes on the right and left ends of the tracker bar, the Grand Tubing Chart, and much more. A MUST for every Duo-Art Reproducing Piano owner.
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... Duo-Art, Supplement to 1927 Service Manual: $6.50
Covers the Combination Foot Impelled and Electric Duo-Art Expression Box.
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... Duo-Art Grand Tubing Schematics: $29.50
Two large copies of the original blueprints that were drawn in 1956 which show the tubing layout of the 1925 Steinway Duo-Art Grand. One drawing shows the layout of the underside of the piano. The other shows the topside of the piano. They measure 42" x 30" (underside) and 30" x 24" (topside). Price includes a shipping tube or box so the drawings don't get folded. Price does not include postage.
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... Duo-Art Grand Tubing Schematic: $8.50
Same as the set of blueprints listed above, but on one 8-1/2" x 11" piece of paper (laminated).
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... Duo-Art Rebuilding: $19.00
Rebuilding the Duo-Art Reproducing Piano Mechanism, by Michael L Kitner. Reprint of the Vestal Press Technical Series, No 5. Covers every aspect of rebuilding the Duo-Art mechanism. 20 pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
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... Euphona Maintenance Diagram: $18.00
Specifically made by The Cable Company for the Euphona player action, this color diagram pinpoints all 26 of the adjustments, oiling points, and screws that need to be removed to take out the upper and lower portions of the mechanism. There are also short explanations labeled: To Tune This Piano; To Remove Player Action; To Remove Bellows; To Oil This Player; If The Roll Sticks; and If Tempo Lever Sticks. Measures 11" x 14". If requested, the diagram will be rolled and shipped in a mailing tube for an additional $4.50. (Normal shipping cost is $6.35) Otherwise it will be folded and shipped in a Priority Flat Rate envelope.
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... Flexitone Soloist Player: $15.00
Player action used by Foster-Armstrong, a division of American Piano Co., Rochester, NY. Essentially, this manual describes the hand-operated expression system for playing 88 note rolls. It has the hammer-lift divided into three sections instead of the normal two. 16 pages, 5-3/4" X 8". Very informative, relatively simple design, rather ingenious.
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... Gulbransen Service Manual: $21.50
(glued type stack). Shows the automatic tracking device and adjustments of the friction wheel. Diagrams and pages of suggestions for general trouble-shooting.
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... "Fishing-Pole" Tracker Service: $5.00
'Fishing-Pole' tracker device, as used exclusively in some late model Gulbransen player actions. A single page, 9" X 12". Originally issued in October of 1921.
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... Gulbransen Shop Chart: $17.50*
This is the large Shop Chart for hanging on a wall. It is 24" X 29" and shows all of the adjustments and explains the Theory of Operation. Nice to have around for quick reference. However, it must be pointed out that while the text is quite legible, the graphics leave a little something to be desired. Work continues to correct this problem. (*Must be shipped separately in a round tube. Cost: $4.00 - included. If requested, the diagram will be folded and shipped in the regular Priority Flat-Rate envelope -saving you $4.00.)
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... Hobart M. Cable "Style H": $18.00
Pneumatic Player Mechanism and Descriptive Catalog of "Style H" Player Pianos by Hobart M. Cable. This 33 page reprint even lists all of the tiny metal parts that are used to make the entire system. Very complete. In virtually every aspect, this action is identical to the Standard Player Action. It even has the "S" insignia on the foot treadles.
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... Janssen Service Manual: $20.50
Janssen player with Welte-Mignon player action, service manual for Model WM-I. Pertains to player made in the 1960's, with no connection with Welte-Mignon - the reproducing system. 24 Pgs.
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... Kimball Service Manual: $24.00
Kimball Service Manual, 1915 model. This model has the vents accessible for cleaning by removing individual screw plugs which are in one row immediately below the spool box shelf. The roll motor governor is mounted under the key bed to the right of the foot pump bellows. The drive sprocket on the roll transmission frame is at the bottom.
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... Kimball Model 'A' Service Manual: $35.00
Kimball player piano Model 'A' service manual (reprint), includes electrical schematics, trouble-shooting guide and illustrated parts breakdown.
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... Kimball Model 'C' Service Manual: $26.00
Kimball player piano Model 'C' service manual (reprint), including electrical schematics, trouble-shooting guide and illustrated parts breakdown. Also includes procedure for regluing the plastic valve blocks to the tiers.
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... Kimball Model 'D' Service Manual: $26.00
Kimball player piano Model 'D' service manual (reprint), including electrical schematics, trouble-shooting guide and illustrated parts breakdown. Also includes procedure for regluing the plastic valve blocks to the tiers.
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... Kimball Model 'E' Service Manual: $26.00
Kimball player piano Model 'E' service manual (reprint), including electrical schematics, trouble-shooting guide and illustrated parts breakdown.
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... Kimball Model 'F' Service Manual: $24.00
Kimball player piano Model 'F' service manual (reprint), including electrical schematics, trouble-shooting guide and illustrated parts breakdown.
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... Kohler & Campbell: $21.00
Kohler & Campbell player made in the 1960's, called "The Autopiano". Factory service manual reprinted. 21 pages, with electrical schematic. (Not the same as the 1920's Autopiano manual.)
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... Lester Service Manual: $6.50
Tuner's (Vest Pocket Edition) Book, in simple English.
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... Orchestrion Builder's Manual and Pneumatics Handbook: $47.50 + $9.25 (maximum in US) Priority Flat Rate Box shipping & $1.75 handling (free Delivery Confirmation)
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The most comprehensive book about valves and pneumatics ever written. Unlike most books that tell you what 'To Do', this book also tells you what 'Not To Do', and then goes on to explain why! Written by Craig Brougher, noted author and master craftsman, this book is a must for anyone who is considering building or rebuilding a pneumatic operated device of any kind or type. This 238-page 3-ring binder version is loaded with well over a hundred illustrations and every topic is explained in great detail. No stone is left unturned. I highly recommend this reference, and have a copy that is quite worn!
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... Orchestrion Builder's Manual and Pneumatics Handbook: $75.00 + $6.50 (maximum in US) Priority Flat Rate Envelope shipping & $1.75 handling (free Delivery Confirmation)
(each copy is Personally Signed and Numbered by Mr. Brougher )
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... Orchestrion Builder's Manual and Pneumatics Handbook: $23.75 + $6.50 (maximum in US) Priority Flat Rate Envelope shipping & $1.75 handling (free Delivery Confirmation)
(CD Version - in PDF Format)
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... Peerless Player Piano Action: $23.00
This 1922 Peerless player action is really rare, and you'll need this book when you find one! 30 pages, slick paper, 4-1/2" X 6-1/2" size. Well illustrated. (Note - No connection with the Peerless name in coin-operated pianos.)
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... PianoCorder "Ragtime" Coin-op System: $28.00
This manual contains all known information related to the PC-1145 player system, which uses both a cassette and an 8-track player. Complete with electrical schematics and circuit board diagrams. Spiral bound, 8-1/2" X 11", 26 pages.
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... PianoCorder Owners Manual: $22.00
This is a professionally produced copy of the original "Owners Manual" that was produced by Marantz for the P-100 and P-100M system. This is NOT a technical manual. Spiral bound, 8-1/2" X 11", 18 pages.
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... PianoCorder/Marantz Reproducing System: $58.00
(Professionally produced copies will be made on demand.)
This manual contains the Circuit Description and Schematic Diagrams for the P-100, P-100M, P-101, P-101M, P-200, PR-200, PR-201. Written for use by Qualified Technicians Only. Spiral bound, 8-1/2" X 11", 100 pages.
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... 'Pianola' Instruction Booklets 1, 2, & 3: $15.00
These short pamphlets, originally produced by Aeolian in the 1920's, were basically designed to help the owner understand the various controls found on the three models of the Pianola. The 'plain jane' Pianola, was a manually operated player piano that had no automatic expression capabilities. The 'Themodist/Metrostyle' Pianola, had limited expression capabilities. The 'Duo-Art' Pedal Electric model had full reproducing capabilities. However, all of the models had manual controls, and these booklets explain for purpose of those controls from a user perspective.
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... Player Piano Servicing & Rebuilding: $37.25
This 250+ page book by Art Reblitz is the finest reference book on the planet dealing with the repair, rebuilding and servicing of pneumatic player pianos. Highly illustrated and covering almost every make of player mechanism. Every rebuilder and novice should have this book on their shelf.
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... Practical Guide for the Regulation of Player Piano Mechanism: $15.50
This 22 page service manual is for the early Standard Pneumatic Action with the "A" frame type of tracker mechanism. It is also useful for the Autopiano action and the Hobart M Cable action. It features the "double trackerbar" which plays both 65 and 88-note music rolls, but is also very useful for actions with a single trackerbar as well.
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... Pratt-Read Model "P": $13.50
Pratt-Read Model "P" Reproducer (Recordo). 1920's blueprint and manual. Twelve pages 8-1/2" X 5-1/2". (Recommend 'Style 72' manual in addition to this manual.)
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... Pratt-Read Style 72 Players: $19.00
Covers the Model "M" Foot Expression Action, the Model "P" Upright Reproducing Action, and the Model "PC" Combination Reproducing Action. The Reproducing Action is a Recordo-Type mechanism. Twenty pages - Very well illustrated with excellent grey-tone graphics.
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... Recordo 'Aria-Divina' Tubing Schematic: $16.00
Aria-Divina Tubing Schematic for the Type "C" Recordo electric grand made by Schulz.
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... Recordo-Operation of the....: $9.50 (Limited Stock)
For Use with the Recordo Rolls. The Operation of the Standard Reproducing Grand Action. Mainly addresses the general operation of the Recordo system, 'Works in a Drawer'. Includes pictures of the Expression Box and the General Tubing Diagram. Eight Pages, 8-1/2" X 5-1/2".
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... Recordo Tubing Schematic: $6.50
Tubing schematic for the Recordo expression made by the Starr Piano Co.
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... Recordo/Wurlitzer Grand/w Apollo: $10.00
Wurlitzer Grand with Apollo. Tubing diagram 17" X 22". Suitable for framing.
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... Schulz Service Manual 1922: $23.00
Schulz Service Manual, 1922. Shows automatic roll-centering device having discs which ride inside the roll flanges.
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... Simplex Service Manual: $28.00
This is the original manual, reproduced by American Piano Supply Co. (APSCO). Very comprehensive service manual covering the Style 'B', 'B' Special, Style 'F' and 'F' Special. Complete with 'Do's and 'Don'ts', maintenance aspects and correct operation. Well illustrated, forty pages, 8-1/2" X 11" in size.
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... Standard Action Service Manual: $18.50
(Principles of Player Piano Operation). There were 140 different brands of pianos which used this, the most common player action. It can be identified by the "S" on the patent plate or pedal mats; also, gear attached to the right take-up spool flange on most models. (See also Hobart M. Cable manual and "Guide to Regulation" above.)
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... Standard Double-Valve Action Service Manual: $16.95 (Only available on CD!)
Produced in 1917, this 36-page reference has the finest gray-scale graphics I've ever had the pleasure to view. They are so good that I decided NOT to have the reference printed on paper. Instead, each page was scanned at a resolution of 150 DPI and a variety of electronic files were produced. This reference is ONLY available on a CD that I produced. It contains all of the original scanned files as well as an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) file and a huge Word Perfect (.wpd) file. The beauty of these program files is that each page can be magnified to over 200% without losing the clarity of the graphics, making it possible to easily see details that are often difficult to see with the naked eye in the original paper manual. Also, through the magic of 'image mapping', you can access super-high resolution images by clicking on any image inside a web page. These images were scanned at 300 DPI, and they are twice as clear as the images in the individual pages. All files can also be accessed individually in 'My Computer'. Or the pages can be viewed as web pages.The CD is designed to automatically open your default web browser when the CD is put into your CD Drive. Lastly, if the web browser is connected to the Internet, you can also access everything at Player-Care from the links on the main default web page. S/H within the US is $6.30. (An excellent companion to this CD is the 'Standard Action Q & A' reference -just below.)
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... Standard Action Q & A: $14.50
Question and Answers - Standard Player Action (Applicable to both the Single and Double valve actions.) A total of 213 questions like: No. 179 - How is the secondary valve button adjusted to the pouch - what distance do you allow between the pouch and the button? Answers are below each question.
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... Starr Service Manual: $17.50
Reprint of 1923, type A-1, with fifteen 8-1/2" X 11" pages.
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... Story & Clark Service Manual: $26.00
Story & Clark Service Manual, 1924 reprint. Forty pages, 7-1/2" X 7-1/2".
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... Strauch Bros. Service Manual: $28.00
Strauch Bros. Pneumatic Player Actions manual. Very detailed explanations of all pneumatic components with accompanying graphics. Originally printed in 1925. Excellent illustrated parts breakdown section showing every single part in the entire player mechanism and piano actions (grand and upright). Very interesting pictures of workers performing various tasks inside the factory add an interesting touch to this manual. This is a "How it Works" manual and not a "How to Fix It" treatise.
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... Universal Service Manual: $21.00
Made during the 1960's and 1970's, the 'Universal', which was made in California, was the first player piano to use synthetic 'Perflex' pouches. Also, it was the first player piano to have an all-aluminum stack with rubber gaskets and neoprene valve facings. Thought not to exist, an original service manual was recently located. To it has been added the electronic schematics discovered by an engineer at Story & Clark, making this the most complete manual available for this player system. Complete with a short Troubleshooting section and Illustrated Parts Breakdown. It does not contain information about the Theory of Operation or Rebuilding. 8-1/2" x 11", 20 pages.
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... Welte-Mignon Player Unit (for Janssen Players): $19.00
Janssen Player with the Welte-Mignon player action, service manual for Model WM-2. Same as the Janssen manual for the WM-1, but a later model with the controls at the left side of the spool box. 13 pages, 8-1/2" X 11".
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... Welte-Mignon Tubing Schematic: $11.50
Tubing schematic for both the upright and the grand. This is the "Licensee" version-the most common type of Welte-Mignon. Can be distinguished from other reproducing pianos by the tracker bar: All openings are the same size and have a pair of staggered tracking holes to read the edges of the music roll. Aside from these 'tracking' holes, the regular line of ports will total 98.
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... Welte "Original" Service Manual: $19.00
Upright and Grand. 24 pages. Different from the Kohler & Campbell built "Licensee" by Autopiano. This player action uses the standard 11-1/4" wide Welte-Mignon music roll, but construction of the mechanism was different and was built in Poughkeepsie, NY. To distinguish it from the Liscensee version, it has a chain pulling over a roller on each of the expression pneumatics. It also has the electric turbine vacuum pump and a rather long reservoir bellow.
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... Welte-Vorsetzer: $15.00
Welte-Vorsetzer Manual, 24 pages. 4-1/2" X 5-1/2". All printed in German. This is some kind of manual for the "Red Paper" roll push-up player. However, there are two clear photos: front and rear view of the mechanism.
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... Welte-Mignon (Licensee): $13.00
Welte-Mignon Tubing Blueprints, 20" X 25". One for the Upright model and one for the Grand model. Excellent shop chart or for framing and hanging. Extremely well detailed, including the location of all adjustments (referenced).
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... Welte-Mignon Reproducing Piano (Auto-Deluxe): $23.00
How to Test and Regulate the Auto-Deluxe Welte-Mignon Reproducing Piano. Reprint of the original Service Manual. 48 pages, 5" X 7". Includes instructions for using the Test Roll. (Licensee reproducing piano).
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... Wurlitzer Model 1203: $25.00
This Service Manual is very complete. It has all the schematics and parts lists as well as the Theory of Operation and the Sequence of Operation. There is an excellent Troubleshooting Guide that covers a wide variety of problems. There are also sections on Repair and maintenance and all of the Technical Notes issued by Wurlitzer through 1980. Spiral bound, 8-1/2" X 11", 38 pages.
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... Wurlitzer Model 1202: $25.00
This Service Manual is very complete. It has all the schematics and parts lists as well as the Theory of Operation and the Sequence of Operation. There is a very good Troubleshooting Guide that covers most normal problems. There are also sections on Repair and maintenance. Spiral bound, 8-1/2" X 11", 38 pages.
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... Wurlitzer Model 1402: $25.00
This Service Manual is relatively basic. It has a decent electrical diagram and covers the Theory of Operation and the Sequence of Operations. There is limited information on Repair and Maintenance. Stapled at the edges,
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