no damper felt backing

[Farrell]

Yeah, but that was the way the "Masters" did it. It mustn't be changed. Who the heck are we to even question their wisdom?

Terry Farrell
  
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Kdivad@AOL.COM>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2002 10:44 AM
Subject: Re: no damper felt backing


> In a message dated Sat, 24 Aug 2002 8:49:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:
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> > 
> > 
> > I have done damper replacement with no red felt backing where there was once red felt backing with very good results.
> > 
> > I would not be surprised to find that the red felt backing provides much the same benefit as the white middle layer found in some bushing felt.
> > 
> > But I could be wrong. Happened once back in '79.   ;-)
> > 
> > Terry Farrell
> 
> Or, the outer felt with double bushed damper guides.
> 
> David Koelzer
> Vintage Pianos
> DFW
>