[pianotech] Overdamper Pianos

[Joseph Garrett]

Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
Captain of the Tool Police
Squares R I


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> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain of the Tool Police
> Squares R I
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> > Jurgen,
> >  On pianotech you said: "And these overdamper actions actually have a
> > reasonable capability for damping. The shame is very few techs are able
to
> > restore a _good_ overdamper such as Ibach or Bl?thner to its full
> > potential."
> > I agree to some extent. However, the statement really should have said:
> > "most technicians/rebuilders do not understand the possibilties of the
> > Overdamper Pianos and, therefore, refuse to even consider rebuilding
them.
> > And, they do not understand how the sound of one is supposed to be. Most
> > Techs think that they should attempt to make the overdamper piano damp
> like
> > a modern upright! That is completely wrong. If the Manufacturers wanted
> > their overdamper pianos to damp that way, they would have just used that
> > system, as it was available and being used! The overdamper system is
MEANT
> > to damp as it does>    Not like a modern Upright! The "character" is
> > different because of it. Victorian Temperaments and Music are realized
far
> > better on an Overdamper system, IMO.
> > Just my take on it. <G>
> > BTW, I am perfectly capable and inclined to do an Overdamper rebuild the
> > way it needs to be. Just so's ya know.
> > Joe
> >
> >
> > Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> > Captain of the Tool Police
> > Squares R I