Keith said: "To repeat my position: I am asserting that the auxiliary damper lever's primary purpose is not for such a thing at all, but was introduced with the two lift rod pianos in mind to keep the two rods acting as though they were one. Keith, Then why have I seen "dummy dampers" on pianos that were manufactured before spinet pianos and split rods were invented?????????<G> Answer: it was a way of assuring that any foible/manifestation/screw-up, etc., would not be a problem, in regards to the factory set-up of dampers! Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares Are I
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