Steinway Fallboard Hinge Noise

[Fred S. Sturm]

    I push the hinge pin out of the offending hinge (all of them to be sure),
put a little bend in the pin with damper wire bending pliers (just a tiny bend
in the middle), dab on some linseed oil and re-insert the pin. That seems the
most reliable in the long term. (The linseed gums up, forming a permanent noise
reduction layer). Those hinges produce maddeningly inconsistent noises over the
years - here today, gone tomorrow. It's well worth the time to fix for good.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico

Oh, the PS. So that lip is out of the way, giving a wider range of movement to
the pianist. For the more virtuosic technique where arms and hands are flailing
around. Speaking as a pianist, I appreciate the design.

>
>  -----Original Message-----
> From:   John Minor [mailto:jminor@uiuc.edu]
> Sent:   Tuesday, November 26, 2002 2:20 PM
> To:     caut@ptg.org
> Subject:        Steinway Fallboard Hinge Noise
>
> I've had noises coming from fallboard (KEYLID, according to S&S
> nomenclature) hinges on Steinway B's and D's off and on for a number of
> years and would like to hear any time-tested remedies or suggestions. On
> one instrument I've simply resorted to completely removing the hinge and
> narrow board on the front of the fallboards to eliminate the problem, but
> it just doesn't look right!
>
> Thanks!
>
> John Minor
> University of Illinois
>
> PS. Does anyone know why they made the hinged fallboard in the first
> place? When did this start? I know our older S&S's don't have them. I'm
> guessing more efficient manufacturing method.
>
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