hi Laura, What you can do is likely upgrade the system. For the most parts the solenoids and main parts of the system are likely still good. Though in some cases may need some replacements. The driver boards, cpu and all that will need to be replaced with new ones, but the new stuff still does have settings to work with legacy systems. It would be best to contact US at pianodisc. Even if you don't wish to upgrade, having a player system in it usually doesn't hurt anything. If there is a rattle then that specific thing can be gotten rid of.
I personally cannot speak a lot to this since I am currently an apprentice and mostly know the new stuff really well, my boss has been doing these since the start so we should be able to help you out if needed.
As far as value goes, player systems do cost a lot to do the install and an electronics upgrade may be all that is needed which is significantly cheaper than putting in a new one which is usually between a 900 dollar and 1200 dollar fee just for installation let along the price of the player system itself. In my experience a working player system does add significantly and there may not be a lot of investment needed to get that system running again. In the case that it does, then it may be best to leave it be, but that is a decision to be made when everything is properly assessed.
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Zackery Hardy
Apprentice technitian/pianodisc installer
PianoDisc
Elk Grove CA
916-531-5150
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-06-2021 18:58
From: Laura Wright
Subject: PianoDisc PDS-1000
Hello all,
I have a customer with a Kawai CX-21D (1989), and it has a nonfunctioning PianoDisc player in it, model PDS-1000. She has asked me if the value of the piano would be greater if the player were repaired, or if it would be better to just remove the thing. She is not planning on selling the piano any time soon, I guess she just wants the information for the future. We talked about removing it because the pedals make a lot of noise and she prefers playing the piano herself.
I know nothing about repairing players, so she would have to find someone to come to town and do it.
Thanks in advance!
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Laura Wright, RPT
Ivory Keys Piano Service
Durango CO
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