Julia- The last damper note is probably cut at an angle to let one string sound. You could put a new damper felt on it or wedge off the open string, thereby completely removing one ringing note. Then try putting a piece of felt between every other unison for the first 5 or 6 notes above the dampers. This will give her some 2 string unisons that are not quite so powerful, and might sooth her concerns. Personally I would not tap the strings much if any. Those P-22 treble unisons can be difficult to stabilize. I love my Reyburn impact hammer best in a place like that. Ed Sutton -----Original Message----- >From: KeyKat88 at aol.com >Sent: Nov 3, 2006 9:45 AM >To: pianotech at ptg.org >Subject: New Yamaha P22: dampers/ string seating question > >Greetings, > > I have a client who purchased a Yami P22 one year ago, that >complains that a few treble notes ring too much for her, upon inspection I find that >there are only 67 dampers. I suggested that she have perhaps 5 or 6 more put >in. > > Has anyone else ever had this experience with the P22? I think this is a >personal preference thing. Personally I think I'd want a few more dampers at >that, they just simply end too "soon". Are there provisional holes for >installing a few extra dampers or am I looking at alot more work than I bargained for? > >Another thing I thought of was that there are more false on the high treble >notes than there were a year ago, when I first tuned it. I know the strings of >a new piano stretch but do they also become unseated at the lower bridge, >because they are new? Perhaps all I need to do is tap the strings down with a >brass rod and retune. Suggestions? > >Thanks >Julia Gottshall >Reading. PA
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