Willem, Thank you for your response (and thank you to all other's responses, too). I haven't had a chance to get back to the piano, yet; however, I'll take your word for it that there is minimal clearance for additional weight on the underlever (I have a feeling you're right on this one). I will try all the other suggestions first (actually, I already tried the majority of them with no success) in hopes of avoiding having to put on additional weight. But . . . In a case where more weight is required, and where there is a clearance problem such as this, has anyone thought of using "fisherperson's lead?" I'm thinking of split shot, or even better, the torpedo style weights with rubber inserts. The rubber insert could be removed and the lead weight crimped around the damper wire above the top flange. Obviously, that note is not going to be consistent (especially as far as touch is concerned) with the neighboring notes, but it may well take care of this problem. John Piesik San Diego Chapter PTG JPIESIK@ARINC.COM I also want to add a quick note here. I know of a few (thankfully) in this business who carry "jiffy-leads" to solve "all kinds of action problems" (their words, not mine). I've found them (the jiffy-leads) glued all over action parts in some pianos! I realize that lead weight is not a "cure-all" and should probably be avoided (except when used in keys after a very careful touch weight analysis). I just don't want to promote this type of "quick-fix" for these types of problems. And remember that lead (and lead dust) can be hazardous to your health! John: Several years ago I had the same kind of problem on a similar piano. The name on the fall board said one thing, but the manufacturer was the same as the piano you are dealing with, Samick. The problem, I finally deduced, was a lack of weight on the damper flange. Although you corrrectly thought that you might have to deal with that lever, and it was mentioned to do this as a last resort, the only way to solve your problem is to use the last resort, and that is add weight to the damper lever. Unfortunately, there is a BIGGER PROBLEM. On the piano I was working on, there was no more room on the lever to add any more weights. I am affraid you will also find that to be the case on your piano. Unfortunately, unless any of the other solutions posted solved the problem, this is a case where the customer needs to be told. "that's the best THIS piano will do". Willem Blees RPT St. Louis, Mo
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