Harvey N. Roehl

""Rebuilding The Player Piano"" by Larry Givens is a comprehensive guide to restoring and maintaining player pianos. The book covers everything from the history of player pianos to the intricate workings of these complex instruments. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to disassemble, repair, and reassemble player pianos, as well as tips on tuning and regulating the instrument for optimal performance. The book also includes a section on the tools and materials needed for the job, as well as advice on where to find replacement parts. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a beginner, ""Rebuilding The Player Piano"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in preserving and enjoying these unique musical instruments.Instructions On How To Rebuild The Player Piano And Related Instruments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Player Piano Treasury brings to the reader the story of the vast player piano industry in America which at one point was almost a necessity in the household. Now, as a result of endless technological advances in home entertainment, it is all but forgotten. This book, through its many pages of catalog material, advertisements, trade journal articles and 28,000 words of text, brings once again to mind some of the fantastic accomplishments of the inventors of an earlier day.