[pianotech] Too much reverb

[J Patrick Draine]

Laura,
Check the damper lift. I've run into several (newish) Steinway
uprights that had many spoons engaging the damper levers immediately
(Not at the third to half key dip spec), causing plenty of leakage and
a very heavy touch. Also check the damper head orientation to the
strings. Not much quality control at the factory and dealership for
some of these super pricey verticals (plus you've had 23 years of
"settling in").
Patrick

On Wednesday, December 29, 2010, Laura Read <lauraread at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Way too much reverb coming from the bass section in a 1987 Steinway K, seemingly since the piano moved to a new home. Small room, wood floor and floor-to-ceiling cabinets, high windows across the wall opposite the piano, two open doors, very little fabric about. I’ve been following the thread “Dampers in the high treble” and have picked up a few ideas there. Any other suggestions from your experiences? Thank you,Laura Read