action return noise

[BobDavis88@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-12-03 18:30:00 EST, you write:

> I service a Mason & Hamlin CC (ser #1601, but I am quite sure it was made
in
>  the 60's) that has a bad case of action return noise: a clattering sound
> when
>  the key is released. I finally traced it down to the jack tails slapping
>  against the letoff buttons. In a way, the noise is less troublesome than
the
>  feel through the key to the finger.

Are you sure this isn't the jack hitting the knuckle? "Voice" a knuckle (with
a brass brush or needles) and see.
Bob Davis