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Art Reblitz 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. |
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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 Court Lannom Courtney Lannom, Inc. 2648 Newport Blvd., Suite B Costa Mesa, CA. 92627 Phone: (949)645-3960 or (800)979-4042 FAX (949)645-3603 E-Mail: clannominc@sbcglobal.net Web Site: www.pianomationsocal.com In business at the same location since 1978. 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@sbcglobal.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. 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. 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) (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 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. 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. Denis McMenamy 2675 SW Reindeer Ave. Redmond, OR 97756 Phone: 541 548-0322 88 note and reproducing player piano repairs and rebuilding. Over 20 years experience in the business. 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.] 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) 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. 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. Nick and Denise Morris Majestic Piano Works 22129 Sherman Way Canoga Park ,CA 91303 Home: 818-497-8221 FAX/Work: 818-712-0119 E-Mail to: Nick and Denise Morris at: npianoworks@aol.com Web Site at: www.Pianosoftware.com Installation/Service of all Player systems: Pianodisc, Pianomation, Live Performance-LX, Pianocorder. Since 1984 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. 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. Larry Broadmoore Broadmoore Player Piano Repair 1709 1st St #C San Fernando, CA 91340 Phone: (818) 365-6231 E-mail To: larrybr@socal.rr.com Website At: PowerRoll.com Complete rebuilding services; all makes and models. Also the inventor of the PowerRoll system. 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. 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. 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. 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. Mr. Kim J. Bunker 2658 SOUTH GRAND AVE SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92705 Phone: 714-432-7426 E-mail To: ocpiano@pacbell.net Website: http://www.playerpianos.com We are the oldest player rebuilders in Orange County, California now in our 23rd year rebuilding Ampico, Duo Art, Welte, and bevy of others as well as just about anything that operates under pneumatic's pressure or vacuum. I personally have rebuilt many Players & Orchestrelle's and we are currently restoring many pieces for the Aeolian Orchestrelle Museum in Woodstock, CT for Mr. Neil Syriak the owner. We are the largest used player piano roll dealer in the country. Our current library consists of over some 20,000 rolls of many types. We have over 4,800 disk's in a large variety sizes for music boxes. Our current inventory of automatic instruments range in price from $250.00 to over $250,000.00. We have been members of A.M.I.C.A. & M.B.S.I. now over 12 years. Come and visit our website, or if you just want to ask some questions, email us. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. John M. Kirin John M. Kirin Restorations P. O. Box 649 Virginia City, Nevada 89440 Phone: 775-847-7157 (home) Phone: 775-847-7157 (work) E-mail To: gavibook89@yahoo.com I have over 20 years experience restoring automatic musical instruments such as pianos, player pianos, orchestrions and reed organs. I can also fabricate most parts that are missing/damaged, or can locate originals to replace them. All work is guaranteed. I also buy/sell parts and instruments from time to time, so let me know what you are looking for. Dell Urry Antique Restorations-Player Piano Emporium 920 Jewell Avenue Salt Lake City, Utah 84104 Phone: 801-467-4169 (home) Phone: 801-977-9589 (work) E-mail To: antiquepianos@peoplepc.com We have been restoring automatic musical instruments in Salt Lake for 49 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. 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. 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. 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 Martin C Sigley Gold Coast Pianos 3581 N. Parkway Dr, Suite # 170 Fresno, CA 93722 Home: 559-275-3193 Work: 559-260-8614 E-mail To: playerpiano@gcpianos.com Web Site: www.gcpianos.com Sales and repair of player pianos, reproducing pianos, expression pianos, orchestrions, and band organs. We offer special services to fellow technicians and the home hobbiest, so make sure to check out our website at www.gcpianos.com. 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
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. 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. 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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