Noisy keys

[David Porritt]

Jerry:

Check for hard back rail felt.  I've seen some of these where glue oozed
out and the bottom of the key was hitting hard glue rather than felt.

dave

Jerry Hunt wrote:
> 
> Three year old Baldwin Hamilton. Customer complained of "noisy keys".
> Traced the noise (woody sound when the key returns to rest position) to
> balance rail. I haven't yet removed the keys and checked the adjustment
> and hold down screws, but just feeling the balance rail, it seemed to be
> seated firmly. As a test, I placed a cardboard front rail punching (it
> was the only thing I had with me at the time) between one of the keys
> and and the balance rail - it stopped the noise (for that key).
> 
> I appreciate any tips for things to look for.
> --
> Jerry Hunt
> Dallas, TX USA

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David M. Porritt, RPT
Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
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