Click

[Joe & Penny Goss]

Hi Clyde,
Did you try removing the key to see if it was only the action? Also remove
the hammer butt spring to the side and see if it changes the click. You may
now get a rubbing sound and not a click.
Joe

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> From: Clyde Hollinger <cedel@redrose.net>
> To: pianotech@ptg.org
> Subject: Click
> Date: Tuesday, May 26, 1998 4:39 PM
> 
> List:
> 
> Around the middle of the keyboard of an Everett studio piano, year 1977,
> several keys (not neighbors to each other) make a very audible click
> when depressed, whether depressed fast or somewhat slowly.  Sounds like
> a loose hammer head but it's not.  Disengaged the damper, still
> clicks.   Checked for loose glue joints in hammer assembly, all appear
> intact.  Bridle wire not hitting anything, strap tip is not hard,
> backcheck wire not hitting letoff rail, felt on backcheck is same
> density as normal.  Tightened all wippen flange and hammer flange
> screws, no change.  Felt that is glued to the back of the catcher to
> keep the jack from clicking is in place.
> 
> I am baffled!  What am I overlooking?!
> 
> Clyde Hollinger, RPT
> Lititz, PA
>