DampChaser

[Dean May]

Hi Kenny,

 

The problem that caused the buzz is probably still lurking, it just isn't
manifesting since you brought humidity levels in the piano up to where they
should be. 

 

For future reference, you probably could have cured the buzz with CA glue.
Just tip the piano on the side and run thin CA down all the ribs. Squirt
some all around the perimeter of the soundboard to rim joint as well. Even
at the top, squirt the glue up into the joint. The capillary action of this
glue will pull it vertically up into the glue joint. 

 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272

Terre Haute IN  47802

 

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Kenny Finlayson
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 3:19 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: DampChaser

 

Dear List:

Never was I a great fan of DampChaser until recently. This was mainly
because in 30 years in the piano industry, I had seen but one system that
was cared for. This was the new system with the warning lights.

Meanwhile, a client insisted that I install a DampChaser system in her Knabe
salon grand. It was against my better judgement, but she put her foot down!

This piano had always a buzz in the killer octave. There were no obvious
loose ribs, and there was a crack. I was the third technician to look after
it in 25 years. I told her the same theory as did the others, that it needed
major repair, plate removal, repair soundboard, and restringing. After the
DampChaser was installed, the buzz for the first time totally healed. It was
incredible. Recently I checked with her, it was about three years since we
installed it, and she says its fine, never better. I have one happy client,
and what's more important, one healthy piano.

Kenny

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