Steinway B

[richard.ucci@att.net]

Hi Bill,

I can get back over to it later this week. I'll try the key dip reduction.

Thanks,

Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano
> At 11:35 PM +0000 12/9/03, richard.ucci@att.net wrote:
> >Serviced a brand new "B" today. Found a very pronounced knock at middle "d"
> >when played hard. Seems to be the jack knocking on the hammer flange? Does
> >not make any noise with hammer shank off.
> 
> Rick,
> 
> That does happen, generally because of excessive dip (or if you 
> prefer, after-touch). Set a proper dip so that the escapement will be 
> clearly completed (you can watch this), and see if you develop some 
> clearance between the jack and the underside of the hammer flange. (I 
> wouldn't try lowering the hammer line, unless it was clear that this 
> was out of range ...like, 1.5".)
> 
> Could be the rails are too close together.
> 
> How soon do you get to see the piano again?
> 
> Bill Ballard RPT
> NH Chapter, P.T.G.
> 
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