[pianotech] Echo issue

[Paul McCloud]

Matthew:
	Here's an easy one, you may have missed: Check to be sure the action
brackets are fully seated.  If the brackets aren't seated, you'll have
leaky dampers for sure.  
	My $.02.
	Paul McCloud
	San Diego


> [Original Message]
> From: Andrew Anderson <anrebe at gmail.com>
> To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
> Date: 03/01/2011 3:39:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Echo issue
>
> Matthew,
> Kawai uses (or used) a rust inhibiting grease on strings to  
> "tropicalize" their pianos.  Thorough cleanup of the affected area and  
> damper felt replacement will solve the visual issue.  Be sure to check  
> damper follow-through before saying that it will fix the aural issue.   
> The dampers should follow the strings when you press on them.  The  
> damper pedal may be too close or the damper springs set too light on  
> the strings.  Need for wholesale adjustment is unusual but not  
> impossible.  I'd look the whole situation over a bit.  Is there an  
> issue with the damper-lever-bar mounting, is the pedal too close etc.  
> before readjusting all of the dampers in the section.
>
> Good Luck,
> Andrew Anderson