noisy Schimmel action

[Greg Newell]

Richard,
         Are the back of the sharps knocking against the fallboard?

Greg Newell





At 11:03 PM 4/13/2007, you wrote:
>I am trying to solve a couple of problems on a Schimmel CC208 (6'10").
>The piano is about 8 years old and is used by a teacher who teaches
>very talented, advanced students.  When the keys (primarily C3-C6) are
>released there is a noticeable "wooden" noise.  The action was
>regulated and key bushings replaced about 6 months ago.  I suspect the
>wippen cushion is the source.  Any opinions?
>
>The other problem with this piano is bouncing hammers in the
>mid-section.  Some will even double-strike on a mf, staccato blow.
>The hammer pinning does not seem excessively loose.  I did the "swing"
>test, but did not check with a gram gauge, and got 5-8 swings on
>several of the hammers.  Any suggestions greatly appreciated!
>
>Richard Capp

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