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<DIV> Doing a dealer tuning on a brand new Yamaha M-500 console, I found that the practice rail pedal (center pedal) moves the practice rail into position okay... however the pedal wont move to the left into the lock-on postion (slot). Upon closer examination and after playing with the adjusting tie rod the slot doesnt provide enough clearance for the pedal! </DIV>
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<DIV> The only solution I see is to remove the felt that lines the cut-out and replace it with thinner felt...it seems too thick. It measures 1/8" or better....or.. Am I overlooking some other simpler solution, as I hate to pull and sever new felt,,,I'd be redesigning the situation. </DIV>
<DIV>Has anyone ever seen this in a brand new Yamaha?? What gives? ....or in this case... doesnt give?...In my whopping 42 months in business, I have never seen a Yamaha with "careless" work. </DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks,</DIV>
<DIV>Julia Gottshall</DIV>
<DIV>Reading, PA</DIV>
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