Steinway Fallboard Hinge Noise

Wimblees@aol.com Wimblees@aol.com
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 17:31:27 EST


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In a message dated 11/26/02 4:25:54 PM Central Standard Time, jminor@uiuc.edu 
writes:

> 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
> 

Has anyone ever considered eliminating the hinges all together, and just 
gluing the front part to the fall board? Maybe even putting in dowels for 
strength.

Wim 

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