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For the Western Part of the United States

Art Reblitz
Reblitz Restorations Inc.
Colorado Springs CO
Email to: orchestrion@comcast.net
	Specializing in the restoration of orchestrions and band organs, and in
	custom music roll arranging for these instruments, since 1972. No rolls
	are kept in stock. Not available for telephone consultation at this time. 

	For information on purchasing my books Piano Servicing, Tuning and 
	Rebuilding and Player Piano Servicing and Rebuilding, Click Here. 

	My book The Golden Age of Automatic Musical Instruments is available by 
	mail order only from the publisher, Mechanical Music Press. This major 
	work includes the history of automatic instruments, technical information, 
	collecting stories, tracker scales and key frame layouts in 158,000 words 
	and hundreds of beautiful color pictures. For more information, go to: 
	www.mechanicalmusicpress.com This major work includes: 

	-- 250 color photos of restored instruments, inside and out 	
	-- a substantial text packed full of historical and technical information
	-- descriptions of instruments from a musical point of view, explaining what 
	   makes each one unique and interesting
	-- an illustrated tour of famous public collections from 1927 to the present
	-- valuable tips for new collectors

	My books Treasures of Mechanical Music (with Q. David Bowers), and 
	The Mills Violano-Virtuoso (with Mike Kitner) are currently out of print, 
	and I do not have any copies for sale.	
"Values of Automatic Pianos and Organs" by Art Reblitz (click here)
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Eddie Oliver
P.O. Box 4604
Bisbee, AZ
85603
Phone: (520) 432-4154

Outstanding piano tuner and technician. Eddie rebuilds and sells players. He also has many original rolls from the 1920's that he is willing to sell.

Information provided by a satisfied customer: nickel@theriver.com


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Court Lannom
Courtney Lannom, Inc.
2648 Newport Boulevard, Suite B
Costa Mesa, CA
92627
work phone: 949-645-3960
toll free: 800-979-4042
FAX: 949-645-3603
Email: clannominc@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.PlayerPianoPros.com

Since 1978
Piano technician with extensive rebuilding experience.
Certified Stahnke Live Performance LX technician and dealer.
Certified QRS Pianomation technician and dealer with over 1800 Pianomation Installations.
Certified Pianoforce technician and dealer.
Certified Baldwin ConcertMaster technician.
Complete iventory of QRS Pianomation CD's available online at www.PianomationSoCal.com

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Diane DeTar & Wayne Johnston
8490 Nentra Street
La Mesa, CA 91942 (San Diego Area)
Phone: (619) 464-4542 (or in California) 1-800-76-PIANO
E-mail: dianedetar@att.net
Web Site: http://www.playertechs.com

Diane has been a Piano Technician since 1975. Wayne has been a Technician since 1994 and is also a machinist and a skilled custom woodworker. Both are Piano Technicians with extensive rebuilding experience with player pianos, reproducers and orchestrions. Wayne is a certified QRS Pianomation Technician and does installations and service of the units. He also installs PianoForce and custom MIDI systems on all types of Mechanical Musical Instruments. Currently they do service in the Southern California, Arizona and Nevada areas.


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Stephen K. Goodman
Professional Player Piano & Nickelodeon Restoration Services
Phone/Fax: 559-346-0521
Fresno/Clovis, California
E-Mail to: stephengoodman@sbcglobal.net
Web Site: www.mechanicalmusicrestoration.com

Service area: National/International.

Services:

Complete restoration of orchestrions, coin-pianos, organs and reproducing pianos. Midi and music roll arranging and composition for all automatic musical instruments. 30 years experience. Service calls and Appraisals also available.

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Pete Knobloch
Petes Player Piano Repair
1507 E Fremont Dr.
Tempe, Arizona
85282-7304
Phone No. (480) 820-7093
E-Mail to: peteknobloch@yahoo.com

"I am now a full time player piano restorer since being part of a layoff with my programming work. I have been rebuilding and refurbishing player pianos in the Phoenix area for over 10 years now. Most of my work has been rebuilding 88-note and Duo-Art reproducing pianos. I also have experience in rebuilding Ampico A and Welti-Mignon players."

This technician was initially recommended by Jerry Slonsky (Jerslon@aol.com)


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(Information provided by a satisfied customer)
Les Conover
Vintage Piano Workshop
4805 Central NE
Albuquerque, NM
Phone No. 255-0658

A very competent tuner and technician. He is constantly rebuilding players, has done Ampicos and has coin piano experience as well. He is careful, thorough and trustworthy.


Stan Rhine
Albuquerque


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John R. Pohlpeter
Another Time Restoration
18347 S. Redland Rd.
Oregon City, Oregon
97045
Work: 503 631 8033
E-mail to: clockmaker61@comcast.net

Restoration, sales complete rebuilding services of automatic musical instruments. Player Pianos, Band Organs, Orchestrions, Pumporgans Reproducing pianos and rolls avail. Hours 8 to 6 Mon.-To-Weds. Fridays 8 to 6 Weekends by chance or appt.

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Denis Wilkinson, Piano Technician
10325 SW 28th Ave
Portland, Oregon
97219
Phone No: 503-246-3337

Denis was recommended by Al Menashe as a very competent player technician.


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Dick Leonard
Leonard's Player Pianos
San Francisco, CA
Phone No: (415) 665-7916

[He was recommended by our Steinway dealer, Sherman-Clay, and he successfully got our 1921 Steinway OR working beautifully.]


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Rick Bourgeois Richard Bourgeois Pianos
Pittsburg, CA
94565
Phone No. 925-432-9076
Email: ricflyer@aol.com

Rick is an excellent technician, and always has a few player restorations going in his shop.


(Info submitted by: Marc Kaufman at kaufman@CS.Stanford.edu)


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Jeff Davis
9854 Occidental S.
Seattle, Wa.
98108
(206) 763-0337
E-Mail to: davisclan5@comcast.net
Member Piano Technicians Guild.

All Repairs. Rebuilder of player pianos.
Certified installer of PianoDisc and Pianomation kits.
Retailer of new rolls.


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Lemon' Player Piano Service
Robert & Sonja Lemon
4560 Green Tree Drive
Sacramento ,CA
95823
USA
916-428-6178
E-Mail to: Robert & Sonja Lemon at: rslemon@yahoo.com

Because of my health problems, we will not be taking on any new work after this date (01/13/06). We will still consult by phone or Email. I still have some Seeburg parts available.


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Pianos That Play
Nick and Denise Morris
Los Angeles ,CA
USA
1-818-712-0119
E-Mail to: Nick and Denise Morris at: NPianoworks@aol.com
Web Site at: www.Pianosoftware.com

We are in the Los Angeles, California area (Canoga Park). We do have a ton of Pianocorder Parts and still do Service calls for this system. Also, we do all player system installations/Service as well as Pianocorder service.

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Roger Jennison
Roger's Piano Service
4815 Diamond Dr.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
80918
Phone: (719)528-1741
E-mail: rdjenn@pcisys.net

Tuning, regulation, repair, rentals/sales, rebuild players since 1983...associate member P.T.G.


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Dick Kroeckel
Arvada, Colorado
80003
E-mail To: dkroeckel@home.com
Website At: www.dickkroeckel.com

Dick offers a high quality restoration service for Music Roll Operated Antique Automatic Musical Instruments. He specializes in Ampico, Apollo-Artecho, Duo-Art and Welte-Mignon reproducing pianos. Also, most regular player pianos and coin-operated automatics. Dick believes in authenticity, using only original glues, shellac, and the highest quality tubing, hoses and rubberized cloths and leathers obtainable at this time. The original intent and integrity of the manufacturers must be preserved and can only be done by workmen who truly care about these instruments.


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Larry Broadmoore
Broadmoore Automatic Instrument Restorations
1709 1st St Unit #C
San Fernando, CA
91340
Phone: (818) 365-6231
Cell: (818) 256-5887
E-mail To: larrybr@socal.rr.com
Website At: PowerRoll.com

Complete piano and player piano rebuilding services; all makes and models. Also the inventor of the PowerRoll system.


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James (Jim) Williams
799 Maple Street
Ogden, Utah
84403
Phone: (801) 394-7263
E-mail To: topbrent@hotmail.com

I saw your listing on the MMD for a player piano technician in Utah. I work on player pianos, how may I be of help to You? I have been working on players for 35 years. Please let me know how I can assist you, or others in need repair work.


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Bruce Newman
Box 1426
Port Orford, Oregon
97465
Home/Office: 541/332-0703
Fax: 541/332-0710
Cell : 503/449-5120
E-mail To: bigbadbruce@aol.com

Feel free to add my name to your list of technicians in Oregon. I keep very busy with my own projects and usually don't take on work for other people but if someone were in a bind, I'd be happy to consult or lend a hand.


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Jeremy Stevens, AMICA MBSI PTG
Kaysville, Utah
84116
Phone: 801-544-5207
E-mail To: JGStvns@aol.com

I work on and restore mechanical musical items on the side. I am currently very busy with several Seeburg and Mortier restorations but I can sometimes work in a few items once in a while. I'm curious to find out about any interest for mechanical music in Utah, it is very scarce around here. I live in Kaysville, about 25 north of Salt Lake City, Utah.


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Donald Baer
6l8 Mt. Elbert Way
Boulder City, Nevada
89005
Phone: (702) 294-l484
E-mail To: donsroaring20s@yahoo.com

I have been restoring player pianos for 25 years, we are currently servicing and restoring player pianos in the Las Vegas, Nevada area and have been for the past l4 years, since we moved here from Ohio. Our services include complete stack restoration, wind motor restoration and all other related components that make up the player action system. We also have an excellent piano technician who takes of the basic piano requirements. We also have excellent movers who are bonded and insured. We have many references which we can provide upon request about the quality of our workmanship. We also offer electrification and install humidifiers upon request.


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Bob Billings
14010 Rim Rock Drive
Reno, Nevada
89511
Phone: 775 853-4659
E-mail To: toadhall@sprynet.com
Web Site: www.sierramusicrolls.com

Sell recut player piano rolls, specializing in Recordo. Provide recutting service on our own perforator, using the customer's files. Reading service not available from us yet, but will be in the future. Repairs on player pianos and related instruments.


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Ron Sanchez
The Player Shop
914 Norumbega Drive
Monrovia, CA
91016
Phone: 626-359-6790
E-mail To: PlayerShop@aol.com

Specializing in rebuilding, service and tuning of reproducing pianos and pipe organs. 45 years in the business.


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Joshua Rapier
9934 Pasatiempo Place
Moreno Valley, CA
92557
Phone: 951-442-4215
E-mail To: joshrapier@juno.com
Web Site: www.reproducingpianos.com

Specializing in restorations and service of fine reproducing pianos, player pianos, nickelodeons, orchestrions, band organs and other pneumatic players including player organs, reed or pipe. Over fifteen years experience. Servicing all of California.


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Michael Edwards
2019 1st. Avenue
Rapid City, SD
57702
Phone: (605)341-4187
E-mail To: piano@rushmore.com

Over 30 years in the restoration field. I have one of the most complete shops in the area. Pianos, Grands, Players, Nickelodeons, MIDI and custom building is what I do.


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Thomas N Binnall
900 Meridian E. Suite 19-103
Milton, Washington
98354
Phone: 253 576 1844 (home)
Phone: 253 576 1844 (work)
E-mail To: tomwa007@aol.com

Piano rebuilding since 1963, BUSH & LANE a specialty. Ampico, Duo Art, Welte, sound board replacement, pinblocks severe structural work no problem. Machine shop work.


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Clayton Graef
350 Dancer Avenue
Santa Maria, CA
93455
Phone: 805-934-2583
E-mail To: Graef5@aol.com

Player Piano repair and servicing. Experienced in all makes and models.


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Ken Davis
Ken's Piano Sales & Service
Twin Falls, Idaho
83301
Phone: 208-734-7061
E-mail To: info@kenspianoservice.com
Web Site: www.kenspianoservice.com

Player Piano repair and servicing. Experienced in all makes and models. Pianomation and PianoDisc installation. 30+ years experience.


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Dell Urry
Antique Restorations-Player Piano Emporium
920 Jewell Avenue
Salt Lake City, Utah
84104-2206
Phone: 801-467-4169 (home)
Phone: 801-977-9589 (work)
E-mail To: antiquepianos@netzero.net

We have been restoring automatic musical instruments in Salt Lake for 53 years. We sell, buy, and repair rolls. We have restored many instruments over the years and have an outstanding clientele. We have no current backlog and could start restoration on your instrument as soon as it was in our shop. Player pianos, Reproducers, Orchestrions, Edisons, Victrolas and so on.


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Mark Greisen
Player Piano Restoration and Tuning
11102 Langmuir Av
Los Angeles, CA
91040
Phone: 818-352-4470 (home)
E-mail To: markgreisen@msn.com

I restore all types of Player Pianos and tune them. References available. All work done by non-grumpy person.


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Vincent Wukmir
Pianomasters
1527 W. 13th St. #C
Upland, CA
91786
Home: 909-949-6961
FAX: 909-931-3207
Work: 909-949-9779
E-mail To: vwukmir@adelphia.net

I am a player piano specialist for 30 years. My family has been into players for 3 generations. Dick Leonard, another of the player technicians listed at Player-Care, is my Uncle. I specialize in all pneumatic instruments and disc systems. If you have any questions, please contact me. I'm in the Los Angeles area.


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Thomas Silverstein
Thomas Silverstein
28205 Spring Winds Dr.
Romoland, CA
92585
Home/Work: (951) 928-2569
E-mail To: Cheka_92585@yahoo.com

Sales and service of player pianos and reproducing pianos


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Bruce Crawford
Pedigo Piano Inc.
4707 Evergreen Way, Suite B
Everett, Washington
98203
homephone: 360-722-7832
Everett: 425.259.0887
Burlington: 360.757.7887
Toll Free 888.757.7887
Email Bruce: bruce@pedigopiano.com
Information E-mail To: info@pedigopiano.com
Web Site: http://www.pedigopiano.com
Web Site: http://www.knabepianos.com

Serving the Northwest since 1964
"The Piano Professionals"
"The Home of Wm Knabe"
We do QRS and PianoDisc

40 plus years in the same location. Piano automation experts, Restringing, tuning, rebuilding refinishing with an emphasis on hand rubbed Lacquer and other poly finishes. two retail show rooms, Huge piano rental fleet (we get lots of practice) Average experience level is 30 years plus.

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Jaimelyn McLeod
Fine Tuned Piano Service
11710 E Alki Ave
Spokane Valley, Washington
99206
homephone: 509.892.1024
work phone: 509.220.2659
Email: mcleoddj@juno.com

Rebuild all types of player mechanisms.
Have experience in Duo-Art.
In business since 2001.

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Lotof Shahtout
Michelle's Pianos
530 Fifth Avenue SW
Portland, OR
97204
work phone: 503-295-1180
FAX: 503-295-3015
Email: lotof@michellespiano.com
Web: Michelle's Pianos

A family-owned piano company specialized in piano restoration, tuning, moving, rentals, and learning. Michelle's staff of piano technicians, refinishers, movers, musicians, and sales consultants are here for you.

We are an authorized dealer for the PianoDisc player system, which is one of the leading digital player systems, and the most advanced in sound reproduction. We have the player in our showroom on regular bases. We are open seven days a week, and invite you to visit us. We look forward to helping you.

(Editor's Comment: To our knowledge, this company does not offer any service, repair, or rebuilding services on pneumatic player pianos of any type, kind, or style. Signed: John A Tuttle)
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Tom Zook
Mechanical Music
1007 Carriage Lane
Casper, WY
82609
home phone: 307 234 2555
work phone: 307 235 0516
Email: tezook@yahoo.com
Web: American Profile Magazine (11/08)

My work consists of repair and rebuilding of pneumatic player pianos, using high quality materials. The following article about my business, was published in the American Profile Magazine (11/08). I also provide a local piano moving service.
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Wes Melander
Melander Piano Service
4110 Bonnell
Loveland, CO
80537
home phone: 970-231-9825
work phone: 970-231-9825
Email: wes@melanderpiano.com
Web: Melander Piano Service

Worked as a player technician in Minneapolis from 1970 - 1976. Back in the business I love after a 30 year engineering career. Certified PianoDisk technician. Piano Technicians Guild Associate Member.
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This page was last edited on April 4, 2009 by John A. Tuttle.


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