Sus ped not working - one hour before recital

Michael Gamble michael@gambles.fsnet.co.uk
Thu, 4 Aug 2005 14:35:31 +0100


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Hello List - Just back from this 9 footer Chappell emergency. Pianist, =
Cellist, Flautist and Violinist all in abject trepidation... Arrived =
(great relief all round) found:
1. Lyre had been scraped across some heating ducting when placing piano. =
Both stays fallen out and the top screw-on block of sus. ped rod =
missing...!
2. removed and repaired lyre after finding top end lying around.=20
Still not working. Exit players to other room.
3. Pushed up actuating rod through keybed. No effect on damper tray!
4. Pull action. Found rod had worn away the keybed hole bushing and was =
missing the tray completely.
5. Stuck in some bushing cloth from my emergency kit and glued the top =
end of the rod's felt washer to the tray.
6. Assembled all and called in players.
Smiles all round!
Send in Account.
Smile more :-)
Regards from Sunny Sussex-on-Sea
Michael G.(UK)
ps. This piano needs total rebuild and a new action to boot. Any offers? =
:-)
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