This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Steve said: "Also the tech replaced the dampers with normal V and W's in = the bass and =3D underdamper felt in the treble." Obviously, the other tooner/teck had no clue! It is STUPID to try and = get an over-damper piano to damp like a modern piano, IMHO. It was = designed to have "over-ring", so that it would sound like the "ancient = instruments". Modern action type pianos were made at the same factory, = at the same time, so there was a reason!<G> (Supply and DEMAND). Of course, the first order of business, is to get the key lead problem = corrected. I'd do that first and then see if you want to correct the = damper "problem". If the client likes the way it sounds, as/is, then I'd = leave it alone and boogie.<G> Of course a decent attempt at regulation = is in order. There are many different configurations, in these actions, = in regards to let-off. Careful examination will reveal how this is = accomplished. As Calin said, look in the BACK of the action, as well. = I've found, putting the action on the work bench and looking from the = end, oft-times reveals the intent. Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/7f/b5/27/31/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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