string buzz quandry

kam544@flash.net kam544@flash.net
Tue, 12 Dec 2000 22:54:47 -0600


>...If I take the butt end of a screwdriver and press on the strings where
>they cross the bridge, in between the fore and aft bridge pins the buzz goes
>away...
>Matt Wynne, NY

I had a similar experience, Matt, on an older grand towards the very treble
end.  Ended up drilling a hole through the bridge and soundboard and used a
retaining device to draw the two together.  Did the trick.

Looks were not a factor with this particular piano.

Keith McGavern
Registered Piano Technician
Oklahoma Chapter 731
Piano Technicians Guild
US




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