Yam P22 help

[Rob Goodale]

This sounds suspiciously like a bridge problem to me.  Either the bridge
itself, the cap, (if present), or the pins.  I have seen this several times.
This would explain both the tuning stability and the poor tone symptoms.  If
it is a loose bridge or cap there is a simple experiment you can do.  Using
a very long screw driver apply inward force on the effected area of the
bridge, (toward the soundboard), while playing the effected notes.  It the
tone quality improves, bingo.  If the bridge pins are loose you will simple
have to make a close physical examination for any cracking and try
moving/pulling them to check for looseness.

Rob Goodale, RPT
Las Vegas, NV


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Koval"
>
> Patient: Yamaha P22 upright u164615 (1983?) Grade school music room piano
> Complaint:  octave from about B4-B5 goes out of tune quickly, and also has
a
> weaker, duller tone.