Installing and Regulating the early
Amphion Ampico in a Grand Piano

This is a video of the Amphion (earlier) Ampico grand that shows how to bench regulate the primary valve chest and expressions, bench test the drawer, etc. prior to assembly. Then it shows the correct way to put all the player stuff into an Ampico and how to tube it, how to measure for a new motor belt, and how to fit a belly-cloth, and etc. It comes with a schematic sketch of how to tube the drawer, some necessary modifications to make, and a written regulation procedure to follow along with the video.

It shows you how to final regulate the Ampico (which will work for all models of Ampico), what to listen for, and doesn't hide any problems it happened to have on start-up. I wanted it appreciated as to what anybody could run into. Then I explain how to fix these problems, and what the final end-result should sound like.

The tape, schematic, and regulation procedure sell for $40.00 (S/H Incl.)

Craig Brougher
3500 Claremont Ave.
Independence, MO 64052
816-254-1693

In this video:

A. The bench regulation and tests, necessary modifications and adjustments for;
1. Early style drawer
2. Primary valve stack tricks
3. Crescendos
4. Intensity expression system

B. Full Installation Procedure of the player under the grand
1. The easiest method to install
2. The logical order
3. Tubing up
4. Belly cloth

C. Final Regulation of the Player and the Piano, and a Performance
1. How to begin
2. Correct order of regulation of the player
3. Problems encountered between piano and player
4. Damper Adjustments
5. Final Checkout

This tape and information is thorough and sensitive. You will watch a full two hours of conscientious installation and regulation. You'll probably have to watch it several times to get all the information given. It is highly applicable to all players in many ways, and there are secrets and tricks in this video that have never been revealed to hobbyists or new rebuilders.