Clicking Key

[Ted Simmons]

Since this is a spinet I suspect that the sticker attaches to the back of
the key with a rubber grommet.  If so, it's possible that the rubber has
hardened.  This will cause the click you are experiencing.  Disconnect one
of the stickers and feel the grommet, even actually squeeze it.  If it is
hard it will not only feel so but it will probably crumble in your fingers.

Ted Simmons

>     Dear List,
>
>     I tuned a Wurlitzer Spinet yesterday.  D4 makes an annoying click that
>     sounds like two pieces of wood being hit together every time it is
>     played.  In fact, if you press the key all the way down, let it up
>     just slightly (not enough for the Jack to return under the hammer
>     butt) and press it down again it will click again.  I spent around 20
>     minutes looking at the note from every angle and just could not see
>     what was causing it.  The hammer, damper flanges and pins were all
>     tight.  The jack is firmly against the let off and all felt is in
>     place.  The sound comes from the top and not the bottom of the action.
>
>     Do any of you have suggestions or experience with what is making the
>     noise?
>
>     Thanks,
>
>     Glen
>
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