[pianotech] Piano too loud!

[paul bruesch]

This is NOT the correct answer, but as a stop-gap measure (like if he has a
biz mtg before the proper solution can be applied) he could wedge the shift
pedal down. I'll defer to others for the proper response.

Paul Bruesch
Stillwater, MN

On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 7:19 PM, Matthew Todd <toddpianoworks at att.net>wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have a client that has a Schimmel grand with a player disc system
> installed.  He is having an issue where he turns the volume all the way
> down, and the piano is still too loud.  He has business meetings, dinners,
> etc. where he uses the piano as background music.  And as he demonstrated
> while I was there, with the volume turned all the way down, it was difficult
> for him and I to carry on a conversation.  Let me also add that the
> acoustics in that room is horrible.
>
> Now, where the disc system is installed, there is already an undercover to
> conceal the components.  My thought would be to add a rug on the floor
> directly underneath the piano.  Then, I also had thought about using
> acoustical foam for the soundboard area.  That, coupled with closing the lid
> completely.
>
> Also, what would the effect of adjusting the let-off have in this
> situation?
>
> Have any of you been in a situation like this?  Or is it useless?
>
> Matthew
>
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