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Re: input needed from those who play mechanical action trackers
From:
"C. Joseph Nichols" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
C. Joseph Nichols
Date:
Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:46:05 -0500
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Bob Elms wrote:

>Can combination actions really damage an organ of not used correctly?

Absolutely, if the combination action is setter and has mechanical linkages.
Trying to set a Casavant with a mechanical setter combination action by
holding a piston and moving knobs will guarantee a visit by the repair
technician and probably a call to Casavant for replacement wooden parts that
were broken.

C. Joseph Nichols
Nichols & Simpson, Inc.
http://www.nicholsandsimpson.com

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