Matthew, I would recommend you carefully try to remove the action, just to be fully aware of how it operates, and for future reference. Once the action is removed from the piano, and stood on a bench/table, you can swing all hammers forward, over centre, to access the bridle tape connection to the catcher shank. Now that you have access the choice of clip-on or glued tapes can be made, but a more professional job would be accurately measured, glued-on bridle tapes. Take your time, do good work and learn as you go. Good luck. Bruce Browning The Piano Tuner. > However, since I > am dealing with a birdcage, would the spring clip straps be an option in > this situation? I just didn't feel like trying to remove a birdcage > action for the first time in front of a customer. >
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