Dampers

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In a message dated 2/24/2002 11:40:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
cmpiano@attbi.com writes:

                  Carl
                On grand or uprights I have found that trichords both front 
and back work better than a combination for those first half dozen long tenor 
strings. Better shutoff and less over ring.
      >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Dale
> 
> 
> I just installed a set of dampers in a grand.  The first three notes above 
> the bass break have been converted to bichord wound.  The wedge dampers 
> work great there.  The first flat dampers above that ring a bit.  I didn't 
> use very long  pieces of flat (two pieces) on those.  I'm thinking that 
> after I get the action finished and installed I might want to improve those 
> first few.  Using trichord dampers comes to mind.  
> 
> My question is:  If I use one piece of flat felt and one piece of trichord 
> felt, should I put the trichord toward the agraffe or the bridge?  Or, 
> would it be best to use trichord both places?
> 
> After some thought, I think the offending ringing may be due to the shorter 
> segment of the wire and hence a trichord near the agraffe would be more 
> effective.  
> 
> Agree?  Show of hands please!
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Carl Meyer  Assoc. PTG
> Santa Clara, California
> cmpiano@


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