Mysterious after ring

[DGPEAKE@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 2/12/99 1:09:31 PM Pacific Standard Time, CCLPianos@AOL.COM
writes:

<< The piano Chickering console, aprox 44" 1930's. Nice piano, well cared for
 and has been used at least twice. Hasn't had a damper problem until recently.
 Now all of a sudden the Dampers will not seat on the strings, in spite of
 having exceptionally good springs, adequate lost motion in the pedal rods,
 adequate lost motion in the whip/capstan, adequate lost motion with the
damper
 spoon, etc. With the pedal rods out, and the action frame snagged tight, I
 still get after ring. It's annoying, so it must be repaired/regulated. 
 	Before I go tearing it apart and resetting the damper action are there any
 words of wisdom concerning such matters?
 Patrick Wethington
  >>

What is the condition of the damper felt?  Try installing a sample or two of
the most offending dampers and see if it helps.  As far as damping in general,
some uprights will always have some sort of ringing affect.

Dave Peake, RPT
Oregon City, OR
Portland Chapter