Jim, though the pianos not been near the ocean, it did have a swamp cooler (still does, but is minimally protected by a damppchaser). If that has corroded the springs, is there any use to changed the loop withouth changing the spring? Seems like I'll have the same problem soon. > > Bob, it sounds like the spring material has experienced corrosive > effects -- not moth damage to the loops. Although San Berdoo is > inland, could the piano have been nearer the ocean during a > portion of its life?
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