Some people will try anything. I just tried using my Phillips Sonicare Elite electric toothbrush ($110) on the original dampers of my 1885 Mathushek Upright. The brush buzzes at C4, setting the bristles to work at 261 mini-strokes per second. The results were fast and excellent! For the moment, anyway, the buzz-treated dampers have lost all their buzz and sound like new dampers. Yes, Conrad, just remember to use _your_ toothbrush on _your_ piano. (The brush heads are replaceable, and there are cheaper versions of this brushmachine, so perhaps I'm not totally bonkers.) O.K., everyone start your brushes, and I look forward to your reports. Ed Sutton
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