[pianotech] Mute removal

[David Ilvedson]

Nah...if you use the right size phillips head and press hard as you turn it you won't have problems.  You don't overtighten, just barely snug.   I think it is as good as any for design.   I do like the thumbscrew better...What pianos are you referring to for better design?   I hate the Kawai thingy on some of their bigger uprights...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA  94044

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: "Alan Forsyth" <forsyth93 at btinternet.com>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 4/29/2010 11:28:32 AM
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal


>A screwdriver works if the screw  head is not stripped. Originally with those Yamahas 
>you didn't need a screwdriver as they used a "thumbscrew" wing screw type 
>thingee. But it is still a lousy system; there are much better designs on most pianos. 
>Some unclip, some slip into notches and grooves and some just tilt backwards for 
>access.

>AF
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: reggaepass at aol.com 
>  To: pianotech at ptg.org 
>  Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:56 PM
>  Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal


>  So you have a screw driver.  Show-off!  I suppose you have indoor plumbing, too.


>  Alan Eder


>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
>  To: Piano Technicians Guild <pianotech at ptg.org>
>  Sent: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 10:26 am
>  Subject: [pianotech] Mute removal


>  Here is an 8 year old Yamaha U1 I have serviced since new at the SF Ballet. I use a 
>screwdriver...