RE: bass rotor belt on 860

["Mercier, Marc" <Marc_Mercier@bose.com>]

Having spoken with Steve on the phone several times, I know his response
was written with light sarcastic humor with maybe a touch of shock.  I
am sure he wasn't being rude or condescending as it probably read to
most people.
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Marc A. Mercier
Bose Corporation
(508) 766-1564
A "New Dodge" Ram and Hammond Organs... one is a pickup, the others have
pickups... coincidence?  I think not.

>-----Original Message-----
From:   Mark Longo [SMTP:longo@zk3.dec.com]
>Sent:  Wednesday, April 02, 1997 4:11 PM
>To:    hammond@zk3.dec.com
>Subject:       Re: bass rotor belt on 860
>
>>>With the compact, tightly arranged cabinet of the 860, it doesn't seem to
>>>be an easy fix, either. Does anyone have any suggestions / quick fixes /
>>>solutions that won't require complete disassembly? If I do have to take
>>>the beast apart, where can I find the proper replacement belt (string)?
>> 
>> This message is astounding.  If removing a few screws, pulling a speaker,
>>and 
>> replacing a belt isn't a quick and easy fix, then what IS?  
>> 
>> Maybe you should be playing a harmonica instead?
>
>       Well, some folks are a little less skilled or adventurous at taking
>things apart, Steve.  Someone's mechanical skill has nothing to do with
>their playing ability.  I know hot musicians who can't change oil in
>their car.  So what?
>