Drop Action Removal

[Greg Newell]

jpiesik@arinc.com wrote:
>
>      Dear List,
>
>      What is the most efficient method to remove drop actions?
>
>      I have used a chinese jump rope, weaving it in and out, to hold the
>      drop stickers up.  I've also tried coat hangers, strategically bent to
>      hold up the drop stickers.  But my methods seem to take too much time.
>
>      I've noticed a gizmo sold through APSCO that one permanently attaches
>      to the front of the hammer rest rail, but I hesitate gluing or
>      attaching "things" to my clients pianos - and does this thing really
>      work?
>
>      If anyone has the answer, I'd love to hear it.
>
>      Thanks!
>
>      John Piesik, RPT
>      Piesik's Piano Service
>      Carlsbad, CA
>      JPIESIK@ARINC.COM
>
>      "Spinets are pianos, too!"



The fastest to me has always been to just remove the keys as well and
.... out it comes.


                                  Greg

P.S. are you sure these don't fall under the heading of Piano Shaped
Objects?

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