Loose soundboard decal

Ray T. Bentley ray at bentley.net
Wed Jan 30 16:07:16 MST 2008


Today, I ran across a Wurlitzer grand (very small) made by an Asian
manufacturer that is probably less than 10 years old.  The soundboard
decal was loose and curled up around all of the edges.  The right and
left edges were actually touching and buzzing on strings.  I'm wondering
if anyone has come across this before and how it was solved.  I found
that it was still somewhat sticky, and was able to push it back down
against the board.  Then I very cautiously applied some heat to help
reseal it.  I don't know if it will stay or not.  I'm guessing the
alternative may to try to remove it completely.  BTW, this piano is in
like new condition in a small chapel in a lovely retirement facility.
It isn't at all dusty or misused.
 
Any ideas or suggestions?
 
Thanks.
 
Ray
 
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Ray T. Bentley, RPT
Registered Piano Tuner-Technician
Alton, IL
ray at bentley.net
www.ray.bentley.net <http://www.ray.bentley.net/> 



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