/steinway B

[Leslie Bartlett]

Thanks for info.  I would plug and redrill with trepidation, but that 
seems the logical choice.
les

Richard Brekne wrote:
> Hi Les,
>
> I'd plug and redrill so as to use single layer felt. I'd also have a 
> good look at how close the whole set is to developing the same 
> symptom. Could be a great way to gain some experience in doing this 
> kind of thing. Even just replacing the entire bass guide rail would be 
> good experience.
>
> That said... a simple plug for one guide hole is pretty easy to manage 
> without dismantling too much.
>
> Cheers
> RicB
>
>
>    I have a customer with a B. (Nice to know isn't it...........) The
>    first damper after the first break is constantly clacking. I managed
>    a temporary fix which lasted about six months, but it's back to
>    noise making.  I'm of limited experience with such things, don't
>    have any double-layered felt, and would appreciate means by which
>    others have
>    solved this little problem. thanks much
>    les bartlett
>
>