Tired of Pumping your player piano. This vacuum pump produces from 1"-75+" of water vacuum (WC). Enough to compensate for a lot of leakage. The 'Kit' also contains our new Independent Dual-Speed Electronic Voltage Controller for adjusting the volume of the music and how fast the music roll is rewound. The inter-connecting tubing, wiring and all necessary connectors are included. Easy to install. One year guarantee on the electronic parts, and a five year guarantee on the vacuum pump. Space required for the pump is 8" square by 10" high, normally installed in the bottom of the piano on the right hand side of the Exhauster Assembly. The Dual-Speed Motor Controller shown in this kit is now available separately for $210.00 (includes sensor switch and mounting hardware). Also, it is highly recommended that you read the Installation Instructions and our Returns Policy BEFORE purchasing this kit. For more information -click here.

Installation Instructions/Diagram -click here.

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Why our electric vacuum pump kit is Safe and Quiet - Click Here

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Contains everything in the 'Regular' kit plus an Auto Re-Roll Device and an Auto Shut-Off Device. Everything you need to Electrify and Automate your Player Piano (see NOTE below). Complete with installation instructions, tubing, connectors and wiring. Playing a roll becomes a 'push-button' operation. One year guarantee on all electronics, five year guarantee on the vacuum pump. Space required for the pump is 8" square by 10" high, normally installed in the bottom of the piano on the right hand side of the Exhauster Assembly. For more information -click here.

Installation Instructions/Diagram/Pictures -click here. To place an order, Click Here.

For sealing wood - or just about anything. Dries clear and seals the smallest cracks or pin-hole leaks 100% with just one application. Can be brushed or poured and drained. It is strongly recommended that any internal surfaces which face vacuum channels in a player action be coated with this product. Phenoseal is slightly plastic and will stretch and contract with changes in temperature and humidity without cracking or pulling away, as is the case with the original shellac or varnish sealers. Phenoseal will stick to the original sealers, so removing them is not necessary. Phenoseal remains slightly tacky, so DO NOT coat a surface that a valve will seat on. (Read my article in the Mechanical Music Digest -click here.) Sold in 8 oz. plastic bottles for $21.00 . Minimum shipping: $8.90. Also, check out the "Hypo-Oiler" for $8.45 with any size order -click here To place an order, Click Here. .

If Phenoseal freezes, it becomes worthless. So, if you order it during the Winter, you are, by default, responsible for the consequences. You have been warned!

High Quality Leather Nuts for all types of uses. The holes cut in the center may have to be enlarged for a specific diameter of threaded rod. Existing holes are primarily provided for centering, to make it easy to drill out. To place an order, Click Here. (Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation.)

Stock NO.	Size	Hole Dia.	each	per 100
603A	3/16"	.058	$0.45	$35.00
603B	1/4"	.070	$0.34	$27.60
603C	5/16"	.070	$0.33	$26.72
603D	3/8"	.086	$0.36	$30.00
603E	7/16"	.0635	$0.40	$34.00
603F	1/2"	.0635	$0.42	$36.00

How to size and install leather nuts

High Quality Felt Washers for use between leather nuts and wooden flange fingers and metal or wooden linkages of any type. Felt Punchings are used on wooden buttons, stickers, and fingers for quieting and bumpering. Slightly compressible. Center hole in the felt washers will expand easily to fit most applications. To place an order, Click Here. (Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation.)

After numerous requests, we are now stocking flap valve leather for the main exhauster bellows in player pianos. They measure 2-1/2" x 12" and cost $8.00 each. We also carry flap valve leather for reed organ exhauster bellows which measure 2-1/2" x 15", and sell for $11.00 each. And, we also have flap valve leather that measure 2-1/4" x 14" which sell for $10.00 each. All flap leather is 0.065"-0.080" thick. Also, I am now accepting orders for custom-cut flaps if I have a slightly larger piece available. Cost will be $0.35 per square inch. Example: 2" x 8" flap will cost $5.60. To place an order, Click Here. Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum (US ONLY). Includes Delivery Confirmation.

"Mandolin Rail Tabs are now available at Player-Care. These are the type that simply squeeze onto the medium-heavy bellows cloth with a pair of pliers. There are 100 tabs per envelope, and the cost per 100 is $17.75. Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here. To read information about the mandolin rail, click here

Size O.D.	Price	Per Dozen	Per Hundred	Notes
5/32" BR	$2.90	$31.00	$222.00
3/16" BR	$3.95	$42.72	$316.00
7/32" AL	$2.05	$23.37	$184.50
3/8" AL	$3.25	$33.15	N/A
1/2" BR	$4.25	$43.35	Picture of 1/2" elbow

"BR" designates elbows that are made from brass. "AL" designates elbows made from aluminum. Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here.

Only a few left as of 12/3/2019

These 3/8" brass tubing elbows are meticulously hand crafted and have a brushed finish. These parts are made to order. Allow 3-4 days for delivery. The cost is $17.50 each for the ones that measure approximately 1-5/8" on the outside edge. The cost is $16.50 each for the ones that measure approximately 1-1/16" on the outside edge. Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here.

Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here.

"Ladder Chain" is now available at Player-Care. This is the most common size used in player pianos for the air motor and the transmission. It is made from high tensile nickel-plated steel. Will not stretch or rust. There are 42 links per foot. The cost per foot is $6.75. Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here.

These connectors are used in various locations in player pianos and orchestrions when valves need to be activated in or from multiple locations, i.e. two different ports on the trackerbar or by a pushbutton and a port on the trackerbar. The inside diameter of all these connectors is larger than a trackerbar hole. The plastic "Y" for connectors 5/32" ID trackerbar tubing are $0.85 each. The plastic "T" connectors for 3/16" ID or 7/32" ID control tubing are $0.90 each. Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here.

These connectors are used in various locations in player pianos and orchestrions when in-line vacuum testing is necessary or desired. These are custom-made for Player-Care, and are not available in any other marketplace. The cost per piece is $17.50. Priority Shipping $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here.

These brass connectors are used in various locations in player pianos and orchestrions when tapping into an existing vacuum supply line. These are custom-made for Player-Care, and are not available in any other marketplace. The cost per piece is $13.50. Also available in Poly-P-T for $2.58 each. Priority Shipping cost is $8.25 minimum. Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here.

"Take-Up Spools" are now being made at Player-Care for $119.50 each. They have a bass wood core with steel or plastic flanges. Plastic flanges are an additional $5.00. No other dealer in America sells new take-up spools!! Allow two weeks for delivery. Standard color is Black Core with steel flanges painted Silver or Gold, or Black or Clear plastic flanges (Please Specify When Ordering). Custom colors, including natural wood, available for an additional $18.00 (allow one extra week for delivery). The shipping cost is a minimum of $19.95 to anywhere in the continental U.S. To place your order, Click Here.

Left End	Right End	End Tab Hook

"Ampico Transmission Frames" are now available at Player-Care. This is the frame that is found in every Ampico A reproducing player piano. The frame is made of 6061 aluminum. Excellent craftsmanship to exacting specifications. Cost is $185.00. Shipping charge is $13.60 within the US and $36.95 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

When putting the small shaft in, make sure all parts are on the shaft, and support transmission on wooden block when driving shaft into the small gear.

"Ampico Rubber Motor Mounts" are now available at Player-Care. These parts are made from high quality synthetic rubber. Color may vary from black to white. Specifically made as replacements for the original motor mounts which are often cracking or deteriorated. Only available in sets of four. Cost: $52.00. *NOTE*: Holes for the rods are drilled out, but the holes for the screws are NOT drilled out. (Screws holes are easily drilled out using your bracket as a guide and a standard drill bit and an electric drill.) Colors vary from dark gray to white. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

"Ampico B Block Valve" parts are now available at Player-Care. Manufactured to exacting tolerances, they are identical in every aspect to the original Ampico B block valves. They ARE NOT and WILL NOT be assembled for you. Also, we DO NOT supply the leather for the valve facings, the pouches, or the ball bleed. Cost: $18.50 each. (Very Limited Supply) Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. The 1/16" die-cut block valve gaskets are now available for $0.75 ea. or $60/90. To place an order, Click Here.

"Ampico B Block Valve Springs" parts are now available at Player-Care. Made from high quality spring steel. They are identical to the springs found in the Ampico B system. Considered by professionals to be far superior to the solid springs found in the Ampico A system because they apply a more uniform pressure to the wooden block valve. Highly recommended for replacements when rebuilding an Ampico A. Cost: $1.35 each. Sets of 50 for $60.00. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

"Ampico A Pump Spill Valve Springs" are now available at Player-Care. Made from high quality spring steel. They are specifically designed and fabricated to replace the often over-stretched springs found in virtually all Ampico A rotary vacuum pumps. After years of testing, it was found that the non-linearity of most Ampico expression systems was directly related to the non-linearity of the pump spring. Cost: $11.00 each for the "A" springs (two required). The "A" spring can also be used to replace the often over-stretched Ampico "A" crescendo spring. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

Designed primarily for players that have already been electrified, this device will shift the transmission from Play to Rewind at the end of the music roll. It is triggered into operation by perforations that are located a few inches past the last playing notes, which are common on almost all music rolls. To view the Installation Instructions, click here. The cost is $179.50, which includes 3 ft of vacuum supply tubing, connecting elbows, trackerbar tubing, and associated mounting hardware. Shipping charge is $19.95 within the US and $48.00 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

For those who want to do the job correctly, this tool is indispensable. This pouch setter will work on a variety of player systems with have from 7/8" to a 1" diameter pouch well. The high cost is due primarily to the sharp increase in blocks of aluminum, from which these are manufactured, and the labor cost to have them custom made. Cost: $63.00 each. Shipping charge is $8.90 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

For those who want to do the job correctly, this tool is indispensable. This pouch setter was primarily made for the small (or primary) pouches in the Standard Double-Valve player action. The outside diameter of the tool is 1-3/16" and the diameter of the 'dish' (or pouch well) portion is 13/16". The dip is set to the standard 1/8". It can also be used for pouch wells up to 15/16" in diameter. Cost: $35.00 each. Shipping charge is $8.90 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

For those who want to do the job correctly, this tool is indispensable. This pouch setter is for pouches where the diameter of the pouch well is 1-1/8". The outisde diameter of the tool is 1-3/8". The dip is set to the standard 1/8". Cost: $35.00 each. Shipping charge is $8.90 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

For those who want to do the job correctly, this tool is indispensable. This pouch setter was primarily made for the large (or secondary) pouches in the Standard Double-Valve player action. The outside diameter of the tool is 1-5/8" and the diameter of the 'dish' (or pouch well) portion is 1-5/16". The dip is set to the standard 1/8". Cost: $35.00 each. Shipping charge is $8.90 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

For those who want to do the job correctly, this tool is indispensable. This pouch setter is for pouches where the diameter of the pouch well is 1-1/4" to 1-3/8". The outside diameter of the tool is 1-5/8". The dip is set to the standard 1/8". Cost: $35.00 each. Shipping charge is $8.90 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

For those who want to do the job correctly, this tool is indispensable. This pouch setter is for pouches where the diameter of the pouch well is 15/16". The outside diameter of the tool is 1-3/8". The dip is set to the standard 1/8". Cost: $35.00 each. Shipping charge is $8.90 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

Since the advent of 3-D printing, we have designed and had fabricated a number of special pouch setters. Pictured above are a few of the ones that have been produced. The point is, if you have a special need, it's a good bet that we can accommodate that need. The cost to design and create the CAD file is usually $35.00 -unless the setter is unusually complex. The cost to have the setter printed varies depending on the amount of plastic required, but the minimum cost is $35.00. Also, the printing company charges $8.99 for shipping. To contact us about your special need, fill out the Contact Form.

These are standard pedal return springs. The larger 8 inch springs have an outward pressure of 12-13 pounds. They are one inch wide at the connected end and 7/16 inch wide at the tip. The cost is $38.00 each. The smaller 6 inch springs have an outward pressure of 8 pounds. They are 3/4 inch at the connected end and 1/2 inch wide at the tip. The cost is $49.00 each. High quality spring steel. Unconditionally guaranteed for five years (does not include shipping). Specify size when ordering. Minimum shipping charge is $8.80 within the US and $34.50 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

This is a replacement power cord for all of the modern Aeolian players (1960's-1980's vintage) that have a detachable power cord. It is an 8 ft 16 gauge 13 amp cord that is UL Listed. These cords often get lost when the piano is shipped, and replacements are generally hard-to-find. The cost is $20.00. Shipping charge is $8.80 within the US and $36.90 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here (Item: Aeolian Power Cord)

These die-cut gaskets are made from 1/16" cork. Cost per piece is $0.75 or $65.00/90. Minimum Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

These are the flat spring-steel springs that are found on the pushbutton assembly in many upright player pianos for manual operation of the sustain (or loud pedal) pneumatic, and the bass and treble soft pneumatics. They measure 3-1/2" by 1/2". The cost is $2.75 per spring. Minimum Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. Insurance is additional. To place an order, Click Here.

This fluted valve stem stock is available in pieces that are Eight Inches (8") in length at the following prices: 1/2" for $5.25 and 7/16" for $5.15. The 3/8" and 5/16" stems are $5.50 each. Also, some of the 7/16" and 17/32" pieces were specifically cut for use in the Ampico system that uses a nail to hold the valve facing to the stem. The cost for those stems are $5.75 for the 3/8" and $6.00 for the 7/16". Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

This Pneumatic Jig was originally designed by Durrell Armstrong to aid novices and professionals in the recovering of small bellows, or striker pneumatics. However, over the years it has been noted that it also works quite well for medium sized bellows with a span of up to 2-1/4". This is a common measurement for air motor bellows and some air-motor governor bellows. It is completely adjustable for spans of 1" (one inch) to 2-1/4". Selling elsewhere for over $35.00, we offer this time-saving jig for $28.50. For the complete instructions, written by Durrell Armstrong, click here. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

In his posting to the Mechanical Music Digest, here's what Don Teach had to say about this decal.

In my search for a perfect Nelson-Wiggen piano decal, I found one on a beautiful, un-restored, pristine machine in Colorado. I am making this decal. It is very expensive to have just one made so I am having a few extra made should anyone need a Nelson-Wiggen decal.

It makes a nice window decal for the rear window of your car also:
non-political, non-sports, not offensive!

This is a standard water-transfer decal. Just soak it water and then apply it to any flat surface. The price is $30.00. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

These are the standard #388 bleed cups that were sold by Player Piano Co. The bleed hole is a #68 drill size. The cup has a 5/32" body, a 13/64" rim, and a depth of 11/64". The price is $0.75 per cup or $60.00/100. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US and $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

This is standard pedal webbing used to connect the foot pedals to the exhauster bellows in a reed organ. It can also be used for hinges in large exhauster and reservoir bellows. The material is 2 inches wide, 0.056" thick. White: herringbone weave; extra strong; tightly woven. Price per foot is $3.25. Shipping charge is $8.25 (USPS Priority Mail). $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

These 8 oz. plastic squeeze bottles with a tapered tip and a regular cap can be used for many things. However, they work extremely well for using and storing small batches of hot hide glue. For detailed information about "Preparing and Using our Premium Hide Glue crystals -click here. Cost per bottle w/both caps is $7.55. Minimum Shipping charge is $8.90 within the US. $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

This is the Automatic Shut-Off and Pushbutton 'On' Device that's part of the Full Automation Kit. It comes with about 8 ft of line cord, required hardware, and instructions for mounting the unit in the spoolbox. This device can be easily wired into an existing electric vacuum pump system, and takes the place of the regular on-off switch. In fact, you can leave any existing on/off switch in place. Just leave it 'on'. Cost is $129.00 ea. Minimum Shipping charge is $7.95 within the US. $38.50 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here. Normally available within 1-2 days of ordering.

What makes our Pushbutton 'On'/Automatic 'Off' device better?

1. Unlike every other device that's ever been manufactured, our device has a built-in guide for the pushbutton. This provides a much more positive action for the switch and the lever. Things stay straight in line, all of the time. Having the built-in guide also makes installation an easier process.
2. Unlike every other device that's ever been manufactured, our device isn't glued together. In the unlikely event that the switch fails, the bottom of the switch snaps off and on with ease. (see picture below) Face it. Things do fail. Isn't it better to anticipate that failure and do something to make the repair easier? That's what we've done.
3. The stroke of the switch was shortened. This insures that your long-playing rolls will still work.
4. The touch required to turn the switch 'off' is such that even if the roll is rewound slowly, the power will always turn 'off' when the tab comes off of the take-up spool and hits the lever. .

Cabretta leather for various applications. $27.50/sq ft. or $0.30/sq in. Minimum cutting fee per piece is $1.50. Available thicknesses: 0.040" and 0.055". Maximum length or width is 24". Example: a 6" x 6" piece will cost $12.30. Minimum Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US. $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

Packing leather for various applications. $19.50/sq ft. or $0.20/sq in. Minimum cutting fee per piece is $1.50. Thickness: 0.040"-0.045". Maximum length or width is 24". Example: a 6" x 6" piece will cost $10.20. Minimum Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US. $35.30 to most overseas countries. To place an order, Click Here.

High quality bushing felt for various applications. 3" x 8" strip medium weight bushing felt (0.054"): $5.50, 3" x 8" strip light weight bushing felt (0.043"): $5.50. Minimum Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US. $35.30 to most overseas countries. Specify thickness in Comments Box when ordering. To place an order, Click Here.

These PianoCorder tape decks have been factory reconditioned and come with the same 90 day guarantee that was offered by the company when they were new. The cost is $458.00. Minimum Shipping charge is $28.95 within the US. To place an order, Click Here.

Pinion Gear (#691). 12 tooth. 0.199" center hole. This is the small gear that projects through the side of the spool box and drives the large gear that's attached to the take-up spool. Fits on shaft sizes from 0.201"-0.204". The old gear may be removed by clamping the shaft in a vise, heating the gear with a butane or propane torch until red hot, then pulling the gear off with pliers. To install the new gear, we recommend press-fitting the gear onto the shaft with a table vise. First, round the top edge of the shaft slightly. Then square the gear to the shaft and tighten the vise. The cost is $32.00. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US. For an additional $15.00, we will remove the old gear and install the new gear. To place an order, Click Here.

These brass plated countersunk washers are available in three sizes: #6, #8, and #10. The #6 washers are $0.10 each, the #8 washers are $0.12 each, and the #10 are $0.15 each. Also, #6 chrome plated washers are available for $0.12 each. So, it's only advisable to order these when you're ordering other items. Minimum Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US. To place an order, Click Here.

These small hypodermic syringes are good for those times when you want to apply a very small amount of grease to a specific spot. They do not, repeat, do not come with a needle. The cost is $4.50. So, it's only advisable to order these when you're ordering other items. Minimum Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US. To place an order, Click Here.

Each high quality self-adhesive vinyl tab comes with a nickel-plated 'D' ring. There are ten tabs per package and each set comes with ten rings. Tabs and rings are NOT sold separately. Each set costs $8.50. Minimum shipping charge is $8.25 within the US (Priority Flat Rate envelope). To place an order, Click Here.

This simple but effective tool makes setting the gap (or valve travel) to an efficient 0.035" very easy. It can be inserted and withdrawn through a 1/2" or larger diameter hole in the valve cap. The end can be easily filed down for smaller holes, too. Cost is $16.50. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US. To place an order, Click Here.

For more information about setting the valve travel, click here

These are intake valve facings for the Lauter-Humana player piano. They are made out of a special pneumatic cloth that is 0.0065" thick which is very accurately cut with a laser. Cost per facing is $0.50 or $45.00 for a set of 90. Information about rebuilding the block valves is located here. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US (USPS Priority Mail). To place an order, Click Here.

These are wooden pneumatic fingers for note bellows. Made out of hard rock maple. Measuring 1-1/2" L x 3/8" W x 7/16" H. The size of the hole is 1/8". Does not include the bushing felt for wire rod. This type of pneumatic finger is most commonly found in Ampico and Amphion actions. Cost 1-9 ea. $1.35, 10 or more, ea. $1.15. Shipping charge is $8.25 within the US (USPS Priority Mail). To place an order, Click Here.

This is the primary valve button for the Ampico and Amphion action which occasionally break during the restoring of the valve facings. The new parts are 3-D printed in white plastic. Very flat on the bottom. They are 1/2" in diameter and 5/16" tall, with a 9/64" center hole. The cost is $1.25 each. Priority Shipping: $8.25 maximum (within the US). Includes Delivery Confirmation. To place an order, Click Here. Only 9 wooden ones left as of 7/31/2019. There are 50 plastic ones available as of 8/31/2019.

One of the more common problems with the modern Aeolian line of player pianos involves the hammer return springs. These springs break indiscriminately. While no one knows for certain why they break, most agree that it's because of either metal fatigue or corrosion (due to the felt under the coil). Making matters worse, these springs are not readily available because they are much shorter than regular hammer return springs. Cost is $0.35 each, $3.12/dozen, or $16.00/100. Minimum shipping charge is $8.25 within the US (USPS Priority Mail). To place an order, Click Here.

This is standard spring rail felt that's found in virtually all upright pianos. The strips measure 13/16" wide, 1/8" thick, and 52" long. Cost is $7.65 per strip. Also available in shorter lengths for $1.95/foot. Minimum shipping charge is $8.25 within the US (USPS Priority Mail). To place an order, Click Here.

These are standard upright butts, flanges, and catchers. They are only available as seen in this picture, i.e., without the soft materials. The butts are $1.50 each. The flanges are $0.75 each. The catchers are $0.75 each. We do not offer the materials needed to turn these into viable piano parts. Minimum shipping charge is $8.25 within the US (USPS Priority Mail). To place an order, Click Here.

This is a set of 42 new bass strings for a 1917 5 ft. 2-1/2 in. Aeolian/Duo-Art grand piano (serial number VR 52299). There are 14 sub-bass and 28 bi-chord strings. The longest winding on the longest string (#1 -note A1) is 39-1/2" in length. They were manufactured by Mapes Piano String Co. and are valued at $252.00. They are for sale for $150.00! There is only one set available. Minimum shipping charge is $18.75 within the US (USPS Priority Large Flat Rate box). Specify "Aeolian Bass Strings" when ordering. To order, Click Here. (Other parts for this piano are available. Contact John Tuttle for details.)

These small tacks are great for holding down the corners and ends of heavy bellows cloth, when gluing the cloth to exhausters and reservoirs. They are available for $2.20/100 or $9.50/500. Specify amount desired when ordering. To order, Click Here.

We are now selling Microfyne Powdered Graphite in a Zip-Lock baggie for $1.00 per gram (which is a little less than a teaspoon). If you want it in a small plastic container with a twist cap (which holds a gram), the additional charge will be $1.15. A larger container, which holds up to 15 grams, costs $3.85. Specify what you want when ordering. To order, Click Here.

Connecting Straps for Rotary Vacuum Pump

Many of the rotary vacuum pumps used leather or a rubber impregnated cloth strap to connect the feeder bellows to the spider (or concentric rotating shaft). Replacements for these straps (or connecting links) are now available in two thicknesses. Both are available in 2" x 6" strips. The thinner straps, which are 0.141" thick, cost $3.85 each. The thicker, more common straps, which are 0.178", cost $4.25 ea. To order, Click Here.

Vacuum Operated Electric Switch

These are the sensor switches that were used in the modern player pianos manufactured by Story & Clark. They operate on five inches of water vacuum (5" WC). These switches were never available publically. They are an OEM device that was made by Micro Pneumatic Logic, Inc. for Story & Clark. Beware of similar switches sold on eBay that operate on much higher vacuum levels. There is a very limited number of these switches available. The cost is $55.00 each. To order, Click Here.

Variable Pump Speed Controller

This is a pump speed controller for those pump boxes that only have an 'On/Off' switch. Such pump boxes run at full speed and the vacuum level is typically controlled by what's known as a 'choker' valve or a 'bleeder' valve. This unit allows you to reduce the speed of the motor to easily control the volume of the music. However, it must be noted that this unit might reduce the maximum output of the vacuum pump motor by as much as 35%. If this is a possible concern, contact John Tuttle at 732-840-8787 before buying the device. Rated at 15 amps. The cost is $85.00 each. To order, Click Here.

A Dual-Speed Controller is also available -click here.

Reducing Nipples (Aluminum)

These are 0.200" to 0.156" (5/32") aluminum reducing nipples. They are one inch (1") in length. They were specially made for those who are replacing the lead trackerbar tubing in a Standard player stack, for where the lead tubing goes into the stack. Individually, they sell for $1.65. Or, buy 90 or more for $1.32 each - that's a 20% discount. To view a YouTube video about installing a reducing nipple -click here. To order, Click Here.

Reducing Nipples

These are 7/32" to 5/32" reducing nipples. They are used in a few places in reproducing pianos and are occasionally found in regular players. They sell for $2.85 each. To order, Click Here.

Dow Corning 111 Silicon Grease is a space-age product, used on satellites in outer space, and it doesn't evaporate. It's also a very large molecule and doesn't soak deeply into wood, rendering it unglue-able, as do animal oils. It's a very friendly material for sealing pouches when thinned properly.

As Craig Brougher states in his excellent article, 'How To Make Sensitive Pouches', "I spent the time required to try out all this stuff to see what really was the best, overall. I'll happily put my money on silicone grease." Each 'pillow-pack' contains just over 6 grams (0.22 oz.) of grease. That's enough to make just over 6 fluid ounces of pouch sealant.

The cost is $3.85 per pack. To order, Click Here.

Plastic Glue
Due to the possibility of freezing, shipping during the Winter is not recommended. (See Note)

Plastic glue is the only glue that is recommended for gluing nylon cloth to wood. The cost for 8 fluid ounces of the glue is $12.00. Comes in a plastic squeeze bottle and a tapered tip for easy glue application.

Using this glue is much easier than using hot animal hide glue. Besides the fact that there's no preparation needed, you have more time to make slight adjustments in the positioning of the cloth. Also, trimming is much easier because the glue doesn't get 'rock hard' like other types of wood glues.

Minimum shipping cost is $8.90. To place an order, Click Here. Specify "Plastic Glue". Only sold in 8 oz. bottles. .

If Plastic glue freezes, it becomes worthless. So, if you order it during freezing weather, you are, by default, responsible for the consequences. You have been warned! (Product freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit.) To see images of what the glue looks like after it has thawed out, click here.

These replacement parts were machined one-at-a-time by a machinist. They are truly "hand made in America". There are only 50 of these available and they are $10.00 each. Minimum shipping cost is $8.25. To place an order, Click Here.

These replacement parts measure 3-1/2" x 1-1/2". The mounting holes are spaced about 3" apart. When ordering, specify 'Black-on-Silver', 'Silver-on-Black', or 'Gold-on-Black'. Cost is $22.00 each. Minimum shipping cost is $8.25. To place an order, Click Here.

This tool was designed to help in the removal of the wooden exhaust cap. As can be seen in the picture above, these caps are often damaged beyond repair because they typically get pried off with a putty knife or chisel. With this tool, the part gets 'shocked' off by a light blow with a hammer. While not 100% effective, it is a vast improvement over previous methods. The tool is made from 1/8" laser-cut steel, and polished to remove sharp edges. Cost is $18.50. Minimum shipping cost is $8.25. To place an order, Click Here.

This is the Tempo Slide Plate inside the Amphion Air Motor Governor. The original plates were made of a celluloid material that cracks or distorts as it ages. The new part is made from Acetal. Cost is $20.00. Minimum shipping cost is $8.25. To place an order, Click Here.

This is the replacement drive belt for the Piano-Lodeon toy piano. The original belt is usually dried out or broken. The belt is approximately 27" in length. Cost is $11.00. Minimum shipping cost is $8.25. To place an order, Click Here.

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All Orders MUST BE Paid in Full before they are shipped. Have a question? Call 732-840-8787 (8AM-8PM EST Mon-Sat) or send an E-Mail to: John A Tuttle. Please Allow 2-3 Weeks for Special Orders.

As a general rule, orders received before 12:00PM EST (Mon-Sat) will be processed and shipped out on the same day. Orders received after 12:00PM will go out the next day (except Sunday). If I have a problem with your order, I will contact you via E-Mail (or by Phone) and ask for clarification or a confirmation. .

How can I pay for the order?

At the present time, we are accepting payment by credit card, personal check, or money order.

To pay by check or money order, make payable to:

John A. Tuttle
407 19th Ave
Brick, NJ
08724-2605

How much is the shipping?

The cost of shipping varies with the size of the order and the final destination. As of March 1, 2020, we are charging an addition $0.50 maximum to what we pay for shipping for administrative costs. Prices quoted within this page are only valid within the contiguous 48 United States of America, Alaska, and Hawaii. For a more detailed explanation of the shipping charge -click here-. By default, orders valued at over $200 are insured. Click Here to send me an E-mail. Unless otherwise requested, all orders are sent by USPS Priority Mail/w Delivery Confirmation (US destinations).

As of January 19, 2021, Player-Care will no longer assume any financial liability for parcels shipped to domestic addresses or foreign countries unless they are insured. Also, if the postal service limits the amount of insurance that can be purchased, Player-Care is only liable for the amount of insurance purchased. So, if you order $800.00 worth of merchandise but the maximum amount of insurance that can be purchased is $650.00, you will be liable for the difference ($150.00) if the parcel gets lost or stolen. Also, with USPS Proirity Mail, there's $50.00 of free insurance. Insurance for orders worth between $50.01 and $100.00 costs $2.85 and $3.55 for orders worth $100.01-$200.00.

By default, all orders valued at over $200.00 will be insured. This is not optional! The cost for insurance is $4.70 for orders between $200.01-$300.00 and $5.90 for roders between $300.01-$400.00.

What about Defective or Returned Goods?

If merchandise is defective, I will refund your money plus the shipping costs related to that item.

If you purchased the wrong product or decide that you don't want it, it can be returned within 90 days for a refund or credit minus a 15% re-stocking fee. Also, you will not be reimbursed for the shipping costs. Items that are cut to a specific size/length are not returnable unless the size is deemed common or average. Examples: One foot of cloth is a normal width. Six inches of tubing is NOT returnable. Small items cut to your specifications are NOT returnable.
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The difference between Phenoseal and Plastic glue is that Plastic glue is a glue. Phenoseal is much thinner (almost like water) and it is a wood sealer.

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This page was last revised on January 7, 2021 by John A. Tuttle.

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