[pianotech] Mute removal

[Alan Forsyth]

I'll take some pictures next week and show you.

AF

If I remember!
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Ilvedson 
  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 9:34 PM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal


  Nah...if you use the right size phillips head and press hard as you turn it you won't have problems.  You don't overtighten, just barely snug.   I think it is as good as any for design.   I do like the thumbscrew better...What pianos are you referring to for better design?   I hate the Kawai thingy on some of their bigger uprights...

  David Ilvedson, RPT
  Pacifica, CA  94044

  ----- Original message ----------------------------------------
  From: "Alan Forsyth" <forsyth93 at btinternet.com>
  To: pianotech at ptg.org
  Received: 4/29/2010 11:28:32 AM
  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal


  >A screwdriver works if the screw  head is not stripped. Originally with those Yamahas 
  >you didn't need a screwdriver as they used a "thumbscrew" wing screw type 
  >thingee. But it is still a lousy system; there are much better designs on most pianos. 
  >Some unclip, some slip into notches and grooves and some just tilt backwards for 
  >access.

  >AF
  >  ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  From: reggaepass at aol.com 
  >  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
  >  Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:56 PM
  >  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal


  >  So you have a screw driver.  Show-off!  I suppose you have indoor plumbing, too.


  >  Alan Eder


  >  -----Original Message-----
  >  From: David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
  >  To: Piano Technicians Guild <pianotech at ptg.org>
  >  Sent: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 10:26 am
  >  Subject: [pianotech] Mute removal


  >  Here is an 8 year old Yamaha U1 I have serviced since new at the SF Ballet. I use a 
  >screwdriver... 

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