speaking of damper problems

[Baldwin Yamaha Piano Centre]

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Hi Wim,
                 If you can get your hands on some Yamaha damper felt in 
the US, there will be a big improvement. It's far more accurately cut, and 
seems more resilient.  The Steinways that I have rebuilt using  it, have 
been really improved.  Now will that make it a Grey market Steinway.  <G>
Roger


At 06:22 PM 8/16/02 -0400, you wrote:
>In a message dated 8/16/02 10:02:08 PM !!!First Boot!!!, 
>MarySmith@mail.utexas.edu writes:
>
>
>>Okay, I will jump in here, against my better judgement...Just how dry do you
>>want these dampers? I really believe there is a limit to how fast 1-2" of
>>felt can stop the vibrations of a long piece of music wire. Isn't some
>>after-ring desirable? In harpsichords, especially in the bass, it was
>>considered mandatory. I believe that some after-ring is okay, particularly
>>if it's consistent. I know, I know, how much, you're asking? Be creative,
>>use your sensitivity. This is where art and science blend. My two cents 
>>worth.
>
>
>Thanks Mary, for you input. I agree with your statement. But the problem 
>isn't so much after ring, but the inconstancies between them. If B1 is 
>shutting off in .5 second, and C2 takes 1.5 seconds to quite down, that is 
>a big difference. And that is the problem. A little after ring on all the 
>notes is a good thing. But a lot on some, and a little on others, is 
>annoying. And that is the problem I am trying to solve.
>
>Wim

Roger

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