speaking of damper problems

[Mary C. Smith]

I agree with what Jon has said here, and also watch carefully to see that
both strings of the bicord move equally when the damper returns to the
strings. If not, the head and felt are not properly spaced to the strings.
(adjust above the guide rail for this) Also check front to back lift. I have
found that very slight changes in this will mute out one or another
offensive overtone.

>Also, bending the damper wire so that they do not drag along along one side 
>of the bushing
>will improve dampening.
>
>On the bichords, you can pinch the tips of the felt with round-nosed pliers 
>to get them to seat better
>between the strings.
>