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<DIV> I would think that a 1957 model piano , unless its been played the heck out of or near extreme moist or heat/hot conditions, shouldnt need new damper levers or blocks. With out seeing the situation, I would say just replace the felts. </DIV>
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<DIV> In an old turn of the century upright, I can see possibly because of years and years of dried out wood and/or the center pin centers are loose, or a moist condition where the damper head block glue was compromised, or so much use that the springs are bad, then yes perhaps you want to replace the heads or even whole lever. My father who was an auto mechanic taught me a valuable lesson: dont fix what aint broke.</DIV>
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<DIV> TO test if the damper springs are still decent, press on the piano string, the damper should follow the string, if nopt the springs are shot.</DIV>
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<DIV>Julia Gottshall</DIV>
<DIV>Reading, PA</DIV>
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<DIV>In a message dated 7/25/2006 2:08:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, tvaktvak@sbcglobal.net writes:</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>It's a 1957 Knabe console with multiple wimpy dampers coming unglued. Should I replace just the felts or the entire damper assembly and, if so [either way], which/whose should I use. I realize my times will be about double what JG's Labor Guide says but I want to do it right because it's a regular client and nice lady. Thanks in advance.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial>Jim Frazee<BR>914.763.8689<BR>Offlist at: </FONT><A title=mailto:jimfrazee@msn.com href="mailto:jimfrazee@msn.com"><FONT face=Arial>jimfrazee@msn.com</FONT></A></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV>
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