softening crusty dampers

[Phil Bondi]

Dave:

Mike McCoy said:

>  As taught to me by Ken Jankura... a strip of sandpaper about an inch or 
> 2 wide laid against the strings between damper and string, press damper 
> head lightly against the paper and pull the strip up, only takes one or 
> two swipes to remove the zing. No need to remove the action, takes 10 
> minutes. Assuming this piano is not worth a real damper job.

..and this is how I would deal with it..and HAVE dealt with 
it in the past...Anything from 80 to 150 grit will work 
just fine.

I like the nail file idea too..

Always,

DaRook