Baldwin studio dampers

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Lance Lafargue wrote:

> Dear Liszt,
> Over the years I have tried to find a way to stop the excessive ringing in
> Baldwin 243's.  I've had several this week and it's on my mind again. Most
> of the ringing comes from the bass and I have many times replaced the felt
> and increased the damper follow with minimal effect.  I use the bass
> dampers with the offset backing which allows a longer damper to be
> installed without the hammer hitting them.  I've installed the shorter ones
> too. I don't know of any supplier who offers anything that is pre-made that
> works better.  Do I have to make 'em?  What works.  Some of these pianos
> are really bad.  I know that at some point you reach the point of
> diminishing returns and cannot go too big/long.  Help please.  Thanks!!!
> Lance Lafargue, RPT
> New Orleans Chapter
> Covington, LA.
> lafargue@iamerica.net

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Lance,

Have you tried mass-loading the heads per my Journal article of a year or two back? I've not tried it on a 243, but it has
worked on quite a few other larger uprights.

-- ddf