For several years I have applied Protek to the felt-about two drops. If possible I apply McLube 1725 (clear stuff) to the rod. If I am not mistaken, this piano has heavy key and pedal resistance because of the pedal design/lever geometry(?). This increased friction may be why it is occurring. Regards, Lance Lafargue, RPT New Orleans Chapter Covington, LA. lafargue@iamerica.net ---------- > From: Don <drose@dlcwest.com> > To: pianotech@ptg.org > Subject: squeak/groan UST-7 > Date: Monday, November 02, 1998 12:53 PM > > Hi all, > > I have a client with squeak/groaning pedals on a Kawai UST-7 (serial > #1679041). The sound is coming from *each* dampher level as the rod lifts > them when using the pedal. > > Is there a lubricant that may safely be used? > Regards, > Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T. > "Tuner for the Centre of the Arts" > drose@dlcwest.com > http://www.dlcwest.com/~drose/ > 3004 Grant Rd. > REGINA, SK > S4S 5G7 > 306-352-3620 or 1-888-29t-uner
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