Dianne Salem wrote: > > 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 Questions: What work was done to it during its "rebuild" and how old is the piano? --ddf
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