Dave, If the noise is on the jack returning, (depress the jack tender with a finger, and abruptly release it, whack!), the felt buttons on the jack rest position adjuster are too hard. You can either 1) replace them with better quality felt buttons, or 2) get a long needle, work it into the felt buttons through the repetition lever window from above, and try to soften the felt enough to eliminate the noise. Also, check the felt button under the bottom of the repetition lever height adjusting screw. I've had this happen on Samicks, and coupled with knuckle problems, (which have been covered by other list members), make the action sound more like an Underwood typewriter than a piano! You'll have to re-regulate the jack position if you modify, voice or change the felt button. Good Luck! Rob Kiddell R.P.T., P.T.G. C.A.P.T. Student Edmonton, Canada http://www.planet.eon.net/~atonal/atonal.html
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