>The capo area has the zings that you mention, and I agree that too much >needling in this area can kill the tone as well as the zing. That's because the problem isn't caused by the hammers. It's a duplex design problem - or maybe the casters. >The bottom couple of notes on the long bridge are noticeably different >sounding from their neighbors. Boomy and hollow. Another design problem. This one could be string scaling, lack of stiffness in the assembly in that area, or both. Voicing won't fix it. >Everywhere you look on these pianos is quality workmanship and materials. >I only wish I could make this one sound better. > >Keith Jones I remember an old Phyllis Diller routine where she walks into a beauty shop, sits down in the chair and says "Just make me beautiful". Some things are just going to require revision at the design and construction stage if you want a better final result. It's a matter of what you have to work with. No offense Phyllis, wherever you are. I always considered you a pretty uptown old broad. Ron N
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