Larry: I restored a Chickering "Fishtail" grand ...late 1800's a few years ago. The damper set up sounds the same as your piano and the dampers are alway twisted or not in line with the strings. I did not glue them because on this piano the number of twist on the damper head helps set the height of the damper. Therefore, I just keep realigning them each tuning. If you have a better idea, please let me know. This piano is a "C" scale and sounds really good...rich bass and nice clean, clear treble...rosewood cabinet....about 6' 4". Tommy Black Decatur, Ala.
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