M&H A scale and rim movement

[Greg Newell]

I recently restrung a "BB" that had a very loose fitting wedge. It was that way
until the piano was about a half step flat overall and then it began to tighten
up. I thought it strange too but it did eventually tighten up.

Greg

Richard Anderson wrote:

> Newton,
> I think I'm gonna' try replacing that block. I think I can get it to touch
> in more than three places:)
>
> I'm still wondering about that wedge. I'm familiar with wedges and how they
> fit. I either tape them in or tap them in after several unisons are strung,
> but this one fits so loose you can pass it completely through the gap. There
> are  marks on all four faces of the wedge, and none are distinct enough to
> indicate the original orientation. I'm just going on the recollection that
> all of the wedges I've seen have the bigger dimension parallel to the belly
> rail. It's possible that the wedge was originally sideways and the last shop
> turned it 90 degrees. That would explain marks on all sides.
>
> This looks like one of those jobs where the surprises never end.
>
> Richard Anderson
>
> >
> > So, are you going to use the "old" block? :)
> >
> > Newton
> >

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Greg Newell
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