[CAUT] Baldwin SD-10

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Jim  writes:

<< So, what are the solutions for a sizzling front duplex?  There are a few
that will work:  <snip>The trick is to put those duplex
string sections OFF resonance with the partials of the speaking lengths
without muting them.  I'm told that Scott Jones' "PitchLock" clips will
sometimes do the job, but I have not tried them myself.  I have my own
method, but it's still under development, so I'm not recommending it just 
now. >>

Greetings, 
    I wrote at length some time ago about using a stringing hook to put a 
kink in overly excited and resonant top strings.  This often will effectively 
de-tune them, ameliorating the sizzle or metallic noise.  Another thought is that 
the hammers were not nearly as hard when the duplex was first developed.  I 
know that with softer hammers, many capo noises stop being a problem.  The 
Baldwin sizzle on those earlier capo inserts is the most resistant instance I can 
think of.  
Regards,  
 
Ed Foote RPT 
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html