Steinway damper to string noise

[Avery Todd]

Arthur,

    If you do replace the felts as Jon suggests, I would recommend that you 
also replace the
key end felts if they are at all indented. It'll make the regulation much 
more even. Easier, too. :-)

Avery

>>Yesterday I came across a problem on a Steinway (M) 1926 that I was 
>>tuning for the first time.  The customer asked if I could take care of 
>>the loud booming noise when the sustain pedal was released quickly after 
>>being depressed.  This was caused by the dampers dropping on the strings 
>>all at once.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>
>>Arthur Chickering
>>Rockland, ME.
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>The felt becomes compressed and stiffer over the years.
>Lightly sanding the surfaces will reduce the noise some but
>replacing the felt is the real cure. Rebush the guide rail as well.
>
>Regards,
>Jon Page,   piano technician
>Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.
>mailto:jonpage@mediaone.net
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