List: I am working on a Steinway Model D that was rebuilt by another technician about 2 years ago. The middle treble rear duplex has been shimmed up by just over 1/16". I wonder if anybody has had any experience doing this and if so, what would indicate the necessity for this, and what were the effects both positive and potentially negative... Also, duplex bar in the raised section is not aligned at all properly, i.e. 4 strings up on one aliquot, 2 on the next, one down, 3 up, etc. This will be realigned, but would like some input on the shim at the same time... There is a very "dead" section in this piano (Octave 4) that none of the obvious has remedied -- section just below the raised duplex section. This is our concert instrument here, so any input on these matters would be greatly appreciated! Respectfully, Dianne R. Salem, RPT California State University, Fullerton
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