[CAUT] Killer half-octave

[David Love]

I wonder whether a killer octave problem would be quite so localized in such
a small area.  It makes me think that hammer fitting, strike point and clean
terminations would be well worth checking first.  Also, sample some other
hammers in the section.  Heavily lacquered Steinway hammers have a way of
developing TDD (tonal deficit disorder) and an inability to focus.  

 

David Love
davidlovepianos at comcast.net
www.davidlovepianos.com 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Porritt, David
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 5:48 AM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: [CAUT] Killer half-octave

 

Esteemed colleagues:

 

Our NY D, (1983) has developed - in the last year or so - a killer
half-octave from about A#5 - E6.  I've added some mass to the bridge right
under C6 and that helped a little but the problem remains.  I've been
searching through the archives this morning checking for any further heroic
measures I could take within the confines of my budget.  

 

What's the general consensus of opinion about the "Treble Tone Resonator"
that Pianotek sells?  While my current budget precludes a full
remanufacturing I think I can manage the $155.00 for that!  However, I don't
want to spend even that  - nor expend the time installing it  - if it
wouldn't help.  

 

Any ideas, suggestions, experience with it etc.?????

 

dave

 

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David M. Porritt, RPT

Meadows School of the Arts

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 75275

dporritt at smu.edu

 

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