Soundboard Cleaning

[Farrell]

And also, a Burger-King-type straw held into the end of the vacuum will go
between strings to vacuum crud directly off the soundboard. You can even
clean between the back of the bridge and the plate that way.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett@earthlink.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 11:20 AM
Subject: Re: Soundboard Cleaning


> Rick Bazemore said: "On this subject Reblitz recommends using the
soundboard
> steel with a cloth moistened with the water/vinegar solution.  My question
> is wouldn't the moisture in the cloth coming in contact with the strings
> cause them to rust?
>
> I am scheduled to do this procedure Wednesday and would appreciate your
> responses."
>
> Rick Bazemore
>
> Rick et al,
> Hence my objection to this book. IMO, it has a lot of bad and/or
> mis-information, that could lead to beginners having major problems.
> The first thing, is, don't use a soundboard steel! Get the tools from Bill
> Spurlock. These work and don't scratch the finish on the S.B. Second,
don't
> use vinegar! Vinegar is an acid! (Duh!) It will attack the steel/brass. A
> soft cotton cloth wrapped around the Spurlock tools, that has is SLIGHTLY
> dampened with water and mild soap, is more than adequate. Follow up with a
> DRY cotton cloth, ASAP. i.e. don't let the moisture set on the
> strings/board, etc....Dry them off! Also, the miniature vacuum
attachments,
> meant for computers, are great to get into those tiny crevasses. A
> kindergarten paint brush is also excellent to brush out the crud. It will
> last waaaay longer than any other type of paint brush I've used.
> Best Regards,
> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares Are I
>
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