Sticky ebony keytops?

Clyde Hollinger cedel@supernet.com
Wed, 26 May 2004 07:08:48 -0400


Stéphane,

I think you misunderstood the problem.  It sounds to me like the finish 
on the black keys gets sticky, not an action problem.  A Piano Life 
Saver system won't help with a sticky key finish.

Stéphane Collin wrote:

> Hello John
>
> You need a dampp chaser.  Look here : http://www.dampp-chaser.com/
>
> The quick fix for an occasionnally sticking key is to move the key up 
> and down while applying lateral pressure in order to rub firmly the 
> bushing felt against the front key pin, which will compress that felt 
> a bit.
>
> Regards,
>
> Stéphane Collin.
>
> Bec and John a écrit :
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> On a 1925 Steinway L the ebony keytops become sticky/tacky when the 
>> humidity and temperature rise to high levels. I have been looking 
>> around for a solution and haven't found one. It is quite annoying to 
>> play on warm/humid days! I'm not sure if they have been refinished.
>>
>> Does anyone have any ideas for a solution?
>>
>> - John Silva
>>
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