Click

[Delwin D Fandrich]

Clyde,

If this is only happening when the key reaches bottom check to see that the key mortise is
deep enough. Occasionally the front rail key pin can click against the top of the key
mortise.

Otherwise go back to the discussion on the hammer butt spring in the Emralon lubed spring
"groove" that was discussed a few days ago.

Regards,

Del

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Clyde Hollinger wrote:

> 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