Steinway D problem

[Jim Coleman, Sr.]

Hi John:

I've had this same problem and solved it by extending the back damper felt
as far back beyond the damper head as possible without it touching the
plate bar. These dampers which are offset forward in order to not hit the
plate, are often problematic in this regard.

Jim Coleman, Sr.

On Thu, 6 May 1999, John Minor wrote:

> I have a 2 year old D that has a ringing damper problem that is trying my
> patience! When F-5 is played, after releasing there is a harmonic given
> off by F-2 which is the first note on the treble bridge. I've changed the
> felt, to no avail. If I lightly touch any ONE of the 3 strings on either
> side of the damper the problem stops. I've tried yarn in the tri-chord
> felt, tipping the damper fore and aft, and side to side. I'm stumped! Any
> advice? I'm rarely unable to make these disappear, but I've tried all my
> tricks. What's a guy to do? 
> 
> 
> John Minor
> University of Illinois
> 
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