damper wires hitting string(s)

richard.ucci@att.net richard.ucci@att.net
Tue, 17 Feb 2004 00:39:32 +0000


Good stuff Joe, I'll let you know how it works out.

Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano
> Rick said: "Joe,
> 
> Sounds kind of risky, this is a concert pianist/teacher who hears every
> little thing. Am I risking screwing up dampers that are doing just fine at
> the moment?
> 
> Rick,
> I have not found that to be the case. Of course, "easy does it", is
> appropriate here. ie don't drive tacks with a sledge hammer.<G> This may
> cure some of the problems. After all, we're only talking shifting the guide
> rails "slightly" to the right, (treble). I usually use my 3/4" rubber mute
> wedge(s) to do the wedging. Other time, I used a block of wood and a wooden
> shim. That time I loosened the screws of the guide rails and simply "Hand"
> wedged it. No hammer needed!<G> If it screws up the other dampers, then it
> is reversible.<G>
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares Are I
> 
> 
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