Baldwin studio dampers

[Delwin D Fandrich]

It was in the December, 1995 issue.

-- ddf

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Lance Lafargue wrote:

> No I haven't.  Do you have a better idea of when the article came out??  I
> don't recall it.  Thanks.
> Lance Lafargue, RPT
> New Orleans Chapter
> Covington, LA.
> lafargue@iamerica.net
>
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> > From: Delwin D Fandrich <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
> > To: pianotech@ptg.org
> > Subject: Re: Baldwin studio dampers
> > Date: Monday, November 17, 1997 11:13 PM
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
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