[pianotech] singing sustain, what to do?

[Ron Nossaman]

> Not sure if there will be follow-up activity on this or not.  This 
> happened yesterday during a tuning / service visit, and I didn't have 
> time to do any more than what I did.  I told the owner what it might 
> cost to have me return and continue to troubleshoot, and that I would 
> ask pianotech and other sources for ideas.  I've gotten some good 
> suggestions for troubleshooting, but  we haven't uncovered any other 
> techs who have actually experienced this noise.   Since it's only an 
> issue on verrrry slowww operation of the pedal, she may not want to 
> invest in more exploration.  But if anything does happen, I'll update 
> y'all.
> 
> Mike

Mike,
I don't recall that I've seen an Essex damper tray. Is it one 
piece, or is the tray separate from the part the damper 
flanges screw on? Just checking.
Ron N