> >Also interesting was Ron's point that muffler rails seem to be absent >from this list of cures. While common on uprights, I have only seen them >on non-verticals on the three square grands I service. All three are >operated by a hand lever. > >Seems to have been standard equipment back then... I learned to call it a moderator, and they were common on early pianos, if well made the sound can be very nice and a good contrast to the shift pedal. Dave ----------------------------- Dave Doremus RPT New Orleans ------------------------------
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