> Harpsichord content:  a few years ago I brought into my shop for
> repair, a harpsichord owned by a heavy smoker. The next morning I
> went out to my shop only to be confronted by a very noticeable
> tobacco sme11!
> 

You bring back memories, Peter.

The instrument I just added split keys to was made for a smoker. A few months after delivery she had the nerve to ask me why it didn't smell the way it did new. I was perhaps overly abrasive to say "Because you smoke in the room with it."

That may have increased her desire to return it. If so I am glad, although I do think dissatisfaction with the sound was genuine.

"Glad" because I have it now, and like it very much today. Not glad that it came out less than thrilling to both me and the client at the time.



Rodney Myrvaagnes

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