Damper TouchWeight

[Farrell]

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No, in this case the dampers are activating at approximately half =
key-stroke. But when they ARE activated, the touchweight goes up to 95 =
grams to push the key down to the let-off point.

Terry Farrell
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  From: Wimblees@AOL.COM=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 10:43 AM
  Subject: Re: Damper TouchWeight


  In a message dated 8/7/01 8:46:02 PM Central Daylight Time,=20
  mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:=20



    I tuned a 1970s Everett Studio the other day. With sustain pedal =
depressed,=20
    DownWeight was around 50 to 55 grams. Without depressing the sustain =
pedal,=20
    the touchweight skyrocketed to about 95 grams. Clearly this is toooo =

    "heavy". Are there any guidelines for both verticals and grands for =
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    downweight the dampers should add??? Thanks.=20

    Terry Farrell=20


  The dampers are activating too soon. Adjust the spoons to make sure =
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  dampers are lifting when the key/hammer is half way home.=20

  Willem=20

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