[pianotech] Mute removal

[Al Guecia/AlliedPianoCraft]

I think the Young Chang has the best mute system. Off and on 
"lickity-split", whatever that means.

Al -
High Point, NC

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From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 4:34 PM
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal

> 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...
>