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Why is it that I always see pianos that are plugged into the wall when they aren't equipped with a player system? (and they're not digital either)What is the plug for?
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It powers the lo-jack system for pianos. When your piano is stolen by burglars, it sends a message to your computer to tell where it is. That way the thieves always know where the piano is, because they took your computer, too.
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It's a climate control system inside the piano. It should be kept plugged in at all times.
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So....what does the OP have to do with new piano smell????????
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So....what does the OP have to do with new piano smell???????? Maybe he thought the cord operated a fragrancer inside the piano.
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So....what does the OP have to do with new piano smell???????? Maybe he thought the cord operated a fragrancer inside the piano. It doesn't???
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Yep, and if the OP got one for his Essex 123E, then chances are it wouldn't already be out of tune 1 week after delivery!
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The purpose of the fragrancer is to resuscitate exhausted piano tuners.
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When I was a kid our first Yamaha upright had a plug too (40 years ago). It was just connect to a 60-Watt light bulb inside the piano.
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Mice don't like to munch and build nests in the dark. There is nothing like being caught in a mousetrap in the dark. Be considerate,upgrade to a 100 watt bulb. 
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Simple. It's for administering electric shocks to the pianist when they play wrong notes.
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Actually, I did that. One day, when I was 6 or 7 years-old, I removed the bottom panel from the piano, unscrewed the light bulb from socket, and stuck my finger into it. It was shocking! My first experience with electricity.
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Now that's what I call a piano with an attitude!
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Simple. It's for administering electric shocks to the pianist when they play wrong notes. ahha that made me laugh!
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