Not as dramatically as the grands, but quite effective. If it is a standard model Yamaha, and possibly some others as well, they will have templates. Otherwise, a tracing would be required. A piece which may be velcro'd or whatever, on the rear surface of the lower frame board might also help. Call LaRoy Edwards for details. (408)338-1828 for additional information. Steve >>> Barrie Heaton <Piano@forte.airtime.co.uk> 05/05/98 12:33pm >>> Hi Steve, How well does the foam work on uprights, I have a customer with a Yamaha dis who is complaining its too loud for the small dining room. I don't really want to tone it down as he will complain its too quiet when he moves it in to the large dining hall for the odd bash. Barrie. In article <s54dd7b5.056@yamaha.com>, Steve Pearson <SPearson@yamaha.com> writes >Gregory wrote <As to quieting with foam, yes, a piano can be quieted >somewhat with foam under the soundboard and above the strings.> > >True, but it's more than a bit, depending on the foam. The foam 3" >Markerfoam under the sounding board drops the volume of a grand piano >by 5db, which is perceived as almost half as loud, say, 40%. A blanket >of 2" foam, drops it another one or two db. For the sake of perspective, >raising the lid on a grand makes 1db difference. >Steve >Yamaha > -- Barrie Heaton | Be Environmentally Friendly URL: http://www.airtime.co.uk/forte/piano.htm | To Your Neighbour The UK PIano Page | pgp key on request | HAVE YOUR PIANO TUNED
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