> thread/chord to spread them enough to dampen the outer strings, and > then of course they were so far into the strings they needed to be trimmed. This is normal procedure for all dampers. Often I have to cut the center further to get the dampers to spread enough to mute the outer strings. I trim the ends at an angle, to the inside, so the felt will be self spreading when it comes down. I like Yamaha felt which you can get from Schaff. I have not used Pianotek's felts. Just my opinions. Newton
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