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Definitely!</div>
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the dampers, and possibly quite a few hammers. Plus center pinning
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<div>Just follow the syrupy trail! Perhaps the flanges/center pins are
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<div>Make sure you've got time for a thorough inspection: pull the
action, check the soundboard and bridges, even the back of the piano.
Who knows how much they spilled, until you go over it carefully?</div>
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<div>Good luck,</div>
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<div>Patrick Draine</div>
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