[pianotech] In a quandry

[James Johnson]

Don,.   You didn't say whether the client was complaining about the ringing 
strings.  If she hasn't complained, leave well enough alone.  If she don't 
think it's broke, don't fix it.  If she has complained, then follow the 
suggestions given by others who have replied and hold your breath.
Jim
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don" <pianotuna at accesscomm.ca>
To: <pianotech at ptg.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 5:37 PM
Subject: [pianotech] In a quandry


> Hi all,
>
> I have an impecunious client who has a Kimball 5'8" from the Bosendorfer
> years.
>
> The bass strings are, after all this time, starting to sing all by 
> themselves.
>
> The action is a Schwander type with spoons. The spoons are resting 
> directly
> on the backs of the keys--so when the action is removed the singing stops.
>
> The client is used to the damper timing being horribly wrong and "loves 
> how
> the keys follow her fingers" on release.
>
> My question is how to preserve this situation while adjusting the damper
> timing enough for the singing to stop.
>
> My guess is that if I correct the timing to 1/2 through the stroke the
> client will be mighty upset with me.
>
> Do I try to explain that it has most likely been "wrong" from day one?
>
> She is not a regular client of mine, so there will be no opportunity to
> build a trusting relationship.
>
> She is retired and on an extremely limited budget.
> Regards,
> Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.P.T.
> Non calor sed umor est qui nobis incommodat
>
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>
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