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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">What have you tried? I assume you've
started with raising and lowering the treble end of the action to find the "best
spot." Is the problem that the sound never becomes more defined? Is
it a balance problem like the strike point doesn't seem to be able to be good in
Treble while at the same time maintaining the proper point in the tenor or
bass?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Or is it more general, like as if the treble
just doesn't ever sound good, no matter? My first efforts would include
shaping those treble hammers, and if they are too worn for that, new
hammers. No sense chasing good tone if it can't be had. Once you
have a well defined strike point on the hammer, then go looking for the right
place on the string. That would be my starting point.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">William R. Monroe</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=pianotech@ptg.org
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, May 29, 2008 1:24
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: Striking point</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>William,<BR> <BR>Upright piano, 43inches tall, made in
Ukraine in early 90's, general condition of the piano is ok, could use
restoration, regulation, and a decent tuning for that matter, restoration to
my guess is vital because tuning isnt held well, has structural damage. It was
dropped and one of the back posts was knocked out, which I've sucessefully
repaired.<BR> <BR>I haven't tried much, i only have 3 years experience
behind me with tuning, and I'm only 18. This is my own piano, so im
experimenting, pianos i worked with before (surprisingly i did well, no
complaints and i do not use an EDT) I have not readjusted anything, other than
regulation. Which was good too.<BR> <BR>Alicia<BR><BR><BR>
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Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 13:10:35 -0500<BR>From:
pianotech@a440piano.net<BR>Subject: Re: Striking point<BR>To:
pianotech@ptg.org<BR><BR>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">Alicia,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">More info needed. Grand or
upright? Old worn parts, or new/general condition of the action.
General condition of the Belly. What have you tried?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style">William R. Monroe</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face="Bookman Old Style"></FONT><BR></DIV>Hi,<BR> <BR>I'm
having real issues finding a good striking point in a piano im working on,
does anyone have any advice?<BR>I've read an article not too long ago in
the PTG journal bout it, but it didn't help at all.<BR> <BR>Thanks in
advance,<BR>Alicia<BR></BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>
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