Ragtime Southwest is a full-service piano conversion company owned by John Talbot, USAF retired, in San Antonio, TX. We have been repairing, refurbushing, tuning, and converting old pianos into players since 1985. Ken Caulkins, founder of Ragtime Enterprises in California in 1971, trained and mentored John in piano conversion techniques. References from private customers and businesses are available upon request. Pianos & Organs Player Pianos