Loose soundboard decal

[Fenton Murray]

Cut it off, and pull it out with tweezers. I see this all the time, pretty 
lame. It's like the old Aeolian 'Made in America by Craftsman' or whatever 
sticker that would fall off. Boy, now those guys must have been some real 
craftsmen.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray T. Bentley" <ray at bentley.net>
To: "Pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 3:07 PM
Subject: Loose soundboard decal


> 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
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