Drat those intermittents! I stopped at the client's home tonight armed with all those recommendations from Del, Jon, Don, Dave (did I forget anybody?) for which I am very thankful. But... No sign of a buzz, growl or rattle. Pressing on the souldboard no longer causes a scraping sound. Client said the pedal was squeaking yesterday, but that had also stopped. On my initial visit 2 days ago, I had applied some thin CA through holes along one rib, which did no good. Client said the buzz was bad yesterday. Tonight I took Jon's advice, bought some cheap artist brushes and painted thin CA into the nose bolt hole as a hedge against the sound returning. Tapping on the board gives no indication of any loose lamination. Blame it on changes in humidity and chalk it up to experience, I guess. I've asked the customer to let me know if the sound returns, as I will be passing by again in several months. Thanks again, everybody! Bill Maxim Maxim Piano Service 212 Newpark Place Columbia, SC 29212-8666 (803) 732-9225, FAX (803) 732-2641 wmaxim@aol.com
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