[pianotech] Noise from strings after sustain pedal is depressed

[Pianoman]

Sorry,
I was thinking both tri and bi but only put bi.
James
James Grebe
Since 1962
Piano Tuning & Repair
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul T Williams" <pwilliams4 at unlnotes.unl.edu>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Noise from strings after sustain pedal is depressed


> James,
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> Why wouldn't it be 33% more common from the tri-chord dampers? and on
> crusty old damper felt, shouldn't we just replace the set? Wouldn't take
> that much longer to just replace with nice, new resilient felt over taking
> each one out, trimming and re-installing...  One might need to trim,
> squeeze or bolster in the gap of the felt with whatever fits, like string
> or thin yarn anyway, however.  Depends on the felt and string
> spacing...Does Wickert make dampers?  I love their front rail bushings!
> Just put new hammers on a Steinway B this week and the old cloth bushings
> were toast.  The Wickert conicals made a huge difference, but that's
> another topic we've covered recently.  Good move for those of you who
> haven't tried them yet! :>)
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> Just my thought on it..
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> Paul
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> The sound is usually from the bi-chord dampers.
> James
> James Grebe
> Since 1962
> Piano Tuning & Repair
> Creator of Handsome Hardwood Products(
> 314) 608-4137   1526 Raspberry Lane   Arnold, MO 63010
> Researcher of St. Louis Theatre History
> BECOME WHAT YOU BELIEVE!
> www.grebepiano.com
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Renee Ingeberg" <ringeberg at mac.com>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 11:18 AM
> Subject: [pianotech] Noise from strings after sustain pedal is depressed
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>> Does anyone know why some instruments have noise coming from the
>> strings after the sustain pedal is depressed and others don't? Its
>> like a swishing sound...
>> Causes, etc.
>> Would appreciate any help.
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>> Renee
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