In a message dated 6/19/1999 5:45:15 PM, Richard wrote: <<"I posted a request the other day for any information on voicing dampers. Doesnt anybody have anything on this ??">> Richard; I didn't see this I guess, and now that I have, I still don't know a good answer for you...........the technique I have most often seen used is standing up abruptly and saying a few strong...........uh lets just say uncultured words :-) You can try picking them with the voicing needles, or dragging the needles across the surface several times....or peeling off the first few layers on treble dampers, or a 'very' lite brushing with a suede brush............... but the only way to cure 'crusty' dampers permanately is to replace them. Jim Bryant (FL)
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