damper modification help

[Delwin D Fandrich]

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Sent: December 04, 2002 6:06 AM
Subject: damper modification help


> I replaced the dampers on a big old upright piano and now find that the
new
> dampers are not doing their job very well.  The monochord strings all have
a
> ringing third partial (octave+5th).  They are seated and regulated
properly.


A not uncommon problem. See:

- Dampers-Why Are They So Darn Much Trouble?  The Piano Technicians Journal,
December, 1995

Del