Pianotech

  • 1.  Pneumatic Player Piano

    Posted 04-08-2025 09:36
    Hello,

    Is there a directory for pneumatic player piano technicians? I have a customer in Denver, CO who would like their 1980's Universal Piano Co player working again.



  • 2.  RE: Pneumatic Player Piano

    Member
    Posted 04-08-2025 12:26
    John Tuttle maintains a player piano technician list (by state) on his website.

    Debra





  • 3.  RE: Pneumatic Player Piano

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 04-09-2025 02:17

    Universal players take a bit of "finesse" to rebuild due to their use of aluminum & plastic -- but once you get rid of the Perflex valve pouches, they are a very tight and responsive piano. Perflex was supposed to be a "miracle" replacement for "old Fashioned" leather pouches, however it has not proven itself as it disintegrates after a decade or so--I have leather pouches from the 1915s that are still functioning! Some of us stick to the old stuff as it is known to work!

    David D.



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    David Dewey RPT
    Oroville CA
    (530) 589-3676
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