At 07:50 AM 11/14/96 -0600, you wrote: >List, > > I need a little advice on a good way to get rid of a rattle coming from >the lock mechanism in the stretcher bar of a new Kawai GS-70. I can move >the lock with my fingers and the rattle stops. Any suggestions? > Also, our rebuilt Steinway B developed a BAD squeak coming from the >contact point of the brass pitman to the buckskin on the damper tray. I >applied some teflon powder lube to it and stopped the squeak. Will this >last? Should I replace the brass rod with wood? Any ideas. > Thanks for any help. > >Avery Hi All, Avery, remove the fall board, place several layers of newspapers under the lock and apply some linseed oil--it will tend to "gum up" and your rattle will be history. > >_____________________________________ >Avery Todd, RPT >Moores School of Music >University of Houston >713-743-3226 >atodd@uh.edu >_____________________________________ > > > Regards, Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T. "Tuner for the Centre of the Arts" drose@dlcwest.com 3004 Grant Rd. REGINA, SK S4S 5G7 306-352-3620
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