Vintage Piano Parts, was: Overdamper questions

[Piano Forte Supply]

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Contrary to widespread opinion, there are high quality overdamper pianos 
which actually warrant proper restoration work done on them.  Any 
technician who discounts this has simply not yet encountered one.  
Blüthner and Ibach built some killer overdampers, there were others as 
well.  One problem, touched on below, is that technicians have a hard 
time finding the right parts and materials to do a proper job.  Although 
I don't stock it (yet), I can supply special damper felt for overdampers 
- it is actually "end grain" felt (think of a piece of wood).  As well, 
other parts such as wooden damper heads with damper felts and the long 
damper wires are available.

If anyone has trouble finding materials for authentic restoration of 
vintage pianos, feel free to contact me, I will try to source these in 
Europe.

Jurgen Goering
www.pianofortesupply.com


Joe Garrett wrote: 

> Steve said: "Also the tech replaced the dampers with normal V and W's 
> in the bass and underdamper felt in the treble."
>  
> Obviously, the other tooner/teck had no clue! It is STUPID to try and 
> get an over-damper piano to damp like a modern piano, IMHO. It was 
> designed to have "over-ring", so that it would sound like the "ancient 
> instruments". Modern action type pianos were made at the same factory, 
> at the same time, so there was a reason!<G> (Supply and DEMAND).
> Of course, the first order of business, is to get the key lead problem 
> corrected. I'd do that first and then see if you want to correct the 
> damper "problem". If the client likes the way it sounds, as/is, then 
> I'd leave it alone and boogie.<G> Of course a decent attempt at 
> regulation is in order. There are many different configurations, in 
> these actions, in regards to let-off. Careful examination will reveal 
> how this is accomplished. As Calin said, look in the BACK of the 
> action, as well. I've found, putting the action on the work bench and 
> looking from the end, oft-times reveals the intent.
> Regards,
> Joe Garrett, R.P.T.
> Captain, Tool Police
> Squares R I


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