Damper TouchWeight

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Wed, 8 Aug 2001 10:43:40 EDT


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In a message dated 8/7/01 8:46:02 PM Central Daylight Time, 
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com writes:


> I tuned a 1970s Everett Studio the other day. With sustain pedal depressed,
> DownWeight was around 50 to 55 grams. Without depressing the sustain pedal,
> the touchweight skyrocketed to about 95 grams. Clearly this is toooo
> "heavy". Are there any guidelines for both verticals and grands for how much
> downweight the dampers should add??? Thanks.
> 
> Terry Farrell
> 
The dampers are activating too soon. Adjust the spoons to make sure the 
dampers are lifting when the key/hammer is half way home.

Willem 

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