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<font face="Arial" size="2">Contrary to widespread opinion, there are
high quality overdamper pianos which actually warrant proper
restoration work done on them. Any technician who discounts this has
simply not yet encountered one. Blüthner and Ibach built some killer
overdampers, there were others as well. One problem, touched on below,
is that technicians have a hard time finding the right parts and
materials to do a proper job. Although I don't stock it (yet), I can
supply special damper felt for overdampers - it is actually "end grain"
felt (think of a piece of wood). As well, other parts such as wooden
damper heads with damper felts and </font><font face="Arial" size="2">the
long damper wires </font><font face="Arial" size="2">are available.<br>
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If anyone has trouble finding materials for authentic restoration of
vintage pianos, feel free to contact me, I will try to source these in
Europe.<br>
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Jurgen Goering<br>
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="http://www.pianofortesupply.com">www.pianofortesupply.com</a><br>
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Joe Garrett</font> wrote:
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<font face="Arial" size="2">Steve said: "<font face="Times New Roman"
size="3">Also the tech replaced the dampers with normal V and W's in
the bass and underdamper felt in the treble."</font></font>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Obviously, the other tooner/teck had
no clue! It is STUPID to try and get an over-damper piano to damp like
a modern piano, IMHO. It was designed to have "over-ring", so that it
would sound like the "ancient instruments". Modern action type pianos
were made at the same factory, at the same time, so there was a
reason!<G> (Supply and DEMAND).</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Of course, the first order of
business, is to get the key lead problem corrected. I'd do that first
and then see if you want to correct the damper "problem". If the client
likes the way it sounds, as/is, then I'd leave it alone and
boogie.<G> Of course a decent attempt at regulation is in order.
There are many different configurations, in these actions, in regards
to let-off. Careful examination will reveal how this is accomplished.
As Calin said, look in the BACK of the action, as well. I've found,
putting the action on the work bench and looking from the end,
oft-times reveals the intent.</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Regards,</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Joe Garrett, R.P.T.<br>
Captain, Tool Police<br>
Squares R I</font></div>
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