dust/tone/warped lids

[Ronald R Shiflet]

Mitch,
	I'll leave the dust and tone question alone but I would like to
comment on your statement,  " I like to keep the lid open (in my home)".

	Time and time again I have seen lids warp from leaving it propped
open constantly.  This seems to hold true regarless of manufacturer.  I
don't blame you for wanting the appearance and tone benefits but after you finish playing, it's a good idea to close the lid.
	If you slowly open the lid, you will notice that it doesn't open
evenly but rather the front opens first, the lid torques and finally the
back opens.  While propped, you can actually lift up on the back of the
lid without lifting the front due to the bend in the lid during normal
propping (watch those fingers).

Ron Shiflet, RPT


>I was wondering if dust on strings and soundboard effect the sound of
the
>piano.  I like to keep the lid open (in my home) and so dust accumulates.

>If the answer is yes then are there any recommendations for the
maintenance
>of the strings and soundboard (and possibly action)?

>Mitch
>Portland, Or

--------- End forwarded message ----------