Don't we have one or more piano engineers on this list? Certainly one of them has considered the purpose of the liftrod spring on verticals and decided why to eliminate or retain it in pianos they designed. Now would be a good time to hear from you on its purpose, so we really know rather than batting around opinions. I would also suggest eliminating the term "dummy" from this discussion. A dummy part does nothing, like a center pedal that was never hooked up to anything. Apparently this spring lever has a purpose, even if we're not sure what it is. Regards, Clyde Hollinger, RPT Joseph Garrett wrote: > Keith said: "To repeat my position: I am asserting that the auxiliary damper > lever's primary purpose is not for such a thing at all, but was > introduced with the two lift rod pianos in mind to keep the two rods > acting as though they were one. > > Keith, > Then why have I seen "dummy dampers" on pianos that were manufactured before > spinet pianos and split rods were invented?????????<G> > Answer: it was a way of assuring that any foible/manifestation/screw-up, > etc., would not be a problem, in regards to the factory set-up of dampers! > Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
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