Hammer spring rail

[n1vrnt12]

Hi Clyde,
I believe this was about the time there were some 'bad' spring rails.
Apparently the felt strip had a chemical reaction with the metal of the
springs, and they corroded.
So if you do use the old rail, make sure to remove the felt strip and
neutralize any chemical which may be present.
I agree the article in the Journal, if followed, makes it an easy job.
Good Luck,
John M. Ross
Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada

Clyde Hollinger wrote:

> Friends:
>
> I have two 1980 Everett studio pianos (school model 1155) in which a
> number of the hammer butt springs have broken off at the coil.
>
> It is my understanding that the quickest, and therefore probably the
> cheapest, way to fix this is to replace the whole rail, springs and
> all.  From whom can I order these?  Any help or advice will be
> appreciated.  Thank you.
>
> Clyde Hollinger, RPT
> Lititz, PA
>