Stéphane, I think you misunderstood the problem. It sounds to me like the finish on the black keys gets sticky, not an action problem. A Piano Life Saver system won't help with a sticky key finish. Stéphane Collin wrote: > Hello John > > You need a dampp chaser. Look here : http://www.dampp-chaser.com/ > > The quick fix for an occasionnally sticking key is to move the key up > and down while applying lateral pressure in order to rub firmly the > bushing felt against the front key pin, which will compress that felt > a bit. > > Regards, > > Stéphane Collin. > > Bec and John a écrit : > >> Hi, >> >> On a 1925 Steinway L the ebony keytops become sticky/tacky when the >> humidity and temperature rise to high levels. I have been looking >> around for a solution and haven't found one. It is quite annoying to >> play on warm/humid days! I'm not sure if they have been refinished. >> >> Does anyone have any ideas for a solution? >> >> - John Silva >> >> _______________________________________________ >> pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >> >> > _______________________________________________ > pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives >
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