Buzz in an S&S D

[David Ilvedson]

I'd be slow on the CA application...that might very well void the Steinway  warranty, such as it is...apparently it is on it's last year of warranty.   Call Steinway and get advice...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Andrew and Rebeca  Anderson" <anrebe at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 2/29/2008 9:37:31 AM
Subject: Buzz in an S&S D


>I did a pre-concert-rehearsal tuning on an S&S D at a local venue 
>today.  There was a pronounced buzz for notes B3 B4 B5 when firmly 
>played.  I have already treated a cross-strut buzz on this piano 
>successfully.  Checking it did not change the buzz at all.  I put my 
>hand down through the second hole on the plate and pushed on the 
>sound-board which stopped the buzz.  ?!!  This is a five-year-old D 
>with a DC system on it which until I came three years ago wasn't 
>plugged in much.  It is on constantly now and rarely deviates by much 
>in tuning or regulation.  I'm guessing rib/rim separation.  Does 
>anyone have other ideas to pursue.  I felt around for foreign objects 
>contacting the board and didn't encounter any.

>I'll be going back for the pre-concert tuning Sunday morning armed 
>with a bright light, syringe with needle, and CA glue.  I'm open to 
>other ideas.

>Andrew Anderson, Artisan Piano