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<DIV><FONT size=2>List,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I tuned a 5'1" Kawaii recently (GE1A on the plate, =
but has a
duplex scale, so perhaps is a GE1AS?), about 5 years old, that has a =
buzz in F2
(a bichord). Pressing down hard on the strings between the agraffe =
and the
tuning pin reduces it almost completely. The felt under the =
strings in
this area seems to be in good condition, as does the entire piano. =
The
agraffe seems solid, and pressing on the bridge pins has no effect on =
the
buzz. The ambient humidity was too low to measure (under =
20%).
A brief inspection of the soundboard revealed no loose =
items.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>If there's just insufficient pressure from the felt =
on this
waste string length, what's the right fix? To simply lower the =
tension,
and wedge a small piece of felt underneath? Is this perhaps a sign =
that
the entire strip of felt should be replaced?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Thanks...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>--Cy Shuster--</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Rochester, MN</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>