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Frequently Asked Questions |
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One pedal is down, why won't it stay up? |
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The pedal strap could be broken. |
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When I pump the organ why does it blow air and get no sound? |
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The bellows have holes in it. |
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Why are all my keys down? |
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The pallet valve springs have come unglued from the chest. |
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Why are some of the keys stuck down? |
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Dirt between the pallet vavle rod and frame. |
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Why do some keys sound all the time even when not pressed down? |
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Moths could have eaten away the felt on the pallet valve. |
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Why do I have large cracks in that area in the back where that wheel is? |
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Humidity has caused that to shrink. |
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When I pull the stops out or in nothing happens? |
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The stop link could have fallen off or broken. |
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Is my pump organ worth fixing It belonged to my great grandmother and hasn'been played in 40 years |
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Most all pump organs are worth refurbishing. |
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How much is the appraisal value of my pump organ? |
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I do not make appraisals. |
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Where do I find the name of my pump organ? |
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In the middle of the stopboard immediately above middle "C". |
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Pump Organ Repair Sitemap
Updated 01/01/10 |
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