Damper Ringing

[Richard Brekne]

I would just like to add a word of caution when increasing damper spring
strength. You can easily feel this in the touch of the piano. If the damper
spring is too strong then when (at roughly half blow) the damper comes into
play the touch will suddenly become much heavier. So take care.  grin.

BobDavis88@AOL.COM wrote:

> In a message dated 10/07/2000 10:44:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
> btrout@desupernet.net writes:
>
> > Damper springs can be strengthened a bit, kind of like what you do to a
> >  repetition spring.  I wouldn't get to radical with this one, but it's
> >  something you might consider exploring if need be.
>
> Just make sure this is worth your time by banging on a bunch of bass notes,
> then pressing lightly on all the bass dampers at once with a dowel or
> whatever. Often the ringing is due to compromises in the design which cause
> the dampers to be slightly misplaced from the ideal. In this case pressing
> harder will not improve matters. Sometimes longer dampers will help.
> Bob Davis

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway