Counter-bearing drag

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<< > There is a S&S locally right on the water, well not really, water

> view/water front.

>

> There is noticeable and detrimental drag to a section in the high tenor.

> I can move the lever almost '5 minutes' (clock index) before the tension

> drops,

> conversely on raising. Needless to say, these notes are not stable.

 >>

This is where my old pro-tek goes, I use an eye-dropper and make sure I wet 
the whole length of string on the bearing cloth, and usually a little  less in 
the upper sections. 
Works like a dream,but I have to do it every time on some pianos with a lot 
of rust on them. 
Regards, 



Ed Foote RPT 
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