Damper trimming

Terry terry@farrellpiano.com
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:02:06 -0500


Why do pianos come from the factory with reverse crowned soundboards? Why do
they come with pinblock/frame separations? Why do they come with false
beats? Why are they way out of regulation? Why are action centers seizing?

The answer to these is the same as the answer to your question.

Terry Farrell


> If this is true, then why do not pianos come from the factory with this
> accomplished?
> James Grebe

> > Hello Keith
> > I read somewhere, in a Steinway oriented book, that the split and wedge
> > dampers should not be allowed to project behind/under the strings and
> > should be trimmed to comply with this requirement.
> > Michael G (UK)



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