[pianotech] Yamaha U1

[Dean May]

It's possible that the pianist is fond of playing glissandos putting
excessive side pressure on the keys. This is why often in gospel churches
you'll find bushings wear faster. 

 

And if they only play the glissando in one direction then it will only wear
the bushing on one side. 

 

Dean

Dean May             cell 812.239.3359 

PianoRebuilders.com   812.235.5272 

Terre Haute IN  47802

 

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From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf
Of Matthew Todd
Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 7:58 PM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: [pianotech] Yamaha U1

 


I recently had a call to fix annoying squeaks that were persistent in a
client's piano.  I discovered that on numerous keys (not all), that one side
(left side) of the balance rail bushing was worn down.

 

Before I go replacing the bushings, what would be the cause of this?  Do you
run across this in this particular kind of piano?

 

Thank you,

TODD PIANO WORKS 
Matthew Todd, Piano Technician 
(979) 248-9578

http://www.toddpianoworks.com <http://www.toddpianoworks.com/> 

 

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