Noisy key inserts

[Les Smith]

On Wed, 23 Sep 1998, Christopher D. Purdy wrote:

> I just rebushed a set of keys that had been whacked.  Only the balance rail
> though, on the front rail you just turn them thar pins till they're tight
> again.  

But if you find yourself turning those front-rail pins 90 degrees in order
to stabilize the keys, you really should rebush. On high-quality pianos
which receive heavy use, some techs opt for leather instead of felt.

Les Smith