Squeeky Dampers

[Larry Fisher]

Hi Don,

>From: Don <drose@dlcwest.com>

>I am having a problem with a Kawai GE-1. When the damper pedal is depressed
>slowly the capstans on the under side of the dampers appear to be squeaking
>as the damper tray lift. The tray is metal with a nice felt surface.
> 
>Any suggestions as to an appropriate lubricant or other solution would save
>what little hair I have left.      wear a rug dude!!  It keeps yo' head warm.

>Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.
wow lookit all dem letterz.  I don't tink I can pronounce dat dough hey.
Looks dutch to me.  Dey like usin' lotsa extra letters.

Try teflon powder on the damper tray felt under the damper capstans.  It
usually doesn't take much, and has always worked for me.

Best to you

Lar

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