That bit of care includes making sure the string is on the right side of the damper wire. I learned a long time ago that you can mess up the dampers real quick if they aren't. ;-{ Depending on how you do it, it's also real easy to cross the wires. Try not to talk to kibitzers while you're doing it. On 6/4/09, david at piano.plus.com <david at piano.plus.com> wrote: > I leave it in. Otherwise, it's a longer job. Why remove it? All that's > needed is a bit of care, surely? > > Best, > > David. > >> Hello all, >> >> >> I have a question about replacing a string on a grand piano. When >> replacing a string do you remove the damper >> or leave the damper in? >> Does it matter? I would like to hear what you all do. >> >> >> Regards, >> Jack Houweling >> > > > -- Conrad Hoffsommer, RPT - Keyboard Technician Luther College, 700 College Dr., Decorah, Iowa 52101-1045 1-(563)-387-1204 // Fax 1-(563)-387-1076
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