Bzzzing Dampers

Stacy Adams adams_piano@hotmail.com
Wed, 17 Jan 2001 21:49:38 -0700


Oops!

Make that a Yamaha G1 (1979)

S.

>I tune a Yamaha G1 (1963) for a local piano teacher who has been 
>complaining
>of a buzzing key (D4).  It seems that the buzzing is being produced by the
>damper, a trichord wedge, as the felt settles between the vibrating 
>strings.
>  The damper appears to be aligned to the strings and the dampers overall
>are in decent regulation.  There are several other trichord dampers that
>buzz in this manner, but to a lesser degree.
>
>Is it a possibility that the problem stems from the consistency of the 
>aging
>damper felt?  Could the design of the piano (trichord wedges to F4) also be
>a contributing factor?
>
>Any ideas to cure this annoying bzzzzz would be much appreciated!
>
>Many thanks,
>
>Stacy Adams
>PTG Associate
>
>
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