Great Help Needed Pianola

danny_teal · Post by **danny_teal** » 04 Oct 2005, 16:43

I have recently aquired a Pianola which is dismantled! All the pieces are there but i would like to get some plans to help me along. i have never built a pianola before and am looking forward to it.

i am do not at the moment know the make of it but will find out soon!

is there any universitys that would help me out with some plans ETC???

i would be very greatful for any help given!
Thank You

Post by **Gill the Piano** » 04 Oct 2005, 18:12

There are various books on players - go to Abebooks.co.ok and type in 'pianola' or 'player piano' and see what comes up. A chap called Ord-Hume wrote a heavy tome on them which might be obtainable from libraries. There is a good music department at Leeds university (until the government starve that one of money too, she said, bitterly) who might be able to help you.

Post by **Gill the Piano** » 06 Oct 2005, 19:11

'Player Piano Servicing and Rebuilding' by Reblitz is available on Amazon - I've never seen that particular book, but his book on ordinary pianos is very clear and concise, and presumably this one will be too.
Good luck!