List, The other day I lightly steamed a set of old upright dampers, with good results. Has anyone else done this? With what results? Clark Sprague Greenwich, Ohio JIMRPT@AOL.COM wrote: > 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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