let off gone berzerk

[Jonathan Finger]

> Question: How did the last octave plus get in this condition, which 
> customer swears is a new problem since move? I'm stumped. I don't want 
> to do the adjustment to let off with out understanding the problem of 
> how it got so far off in this one area. Should I be looking for 
> something a whole lot more hidden?
>  
> Joseph Alkana RPT


HI Joseph -
Without knowing anything else about the piano, the first thing I would 
look at is the seating of the action at that top (treble).  Make sure 
that the top action bracket is firmly seated at the foot.  It seems 
weird that the hammerline would be ok if the action weren't seated, but 
nonetheless, it's where I'd start - if for no other reason than to make 
sure that the 'foundation' is in order.
Secondly, as others have mentioned, (and perhaps this should actually be 
first) I'd look at the letoff rail as well, and make sure it's where it 
is supposed to be.

Jonathan Finger RPT