String Spacing problem

[Hechler Family]

BTW, from the left, the 1st, 6th and 8th trichords are attempting the
same thing.

Joey Recker wrote:
>
> Yesterday I was called to tune an Everett Console.
>
> As I was tuning, I noticed that the A3 was not damping properly. Upon
> further investigation, I noticed that it was not a damper problem, but
> that the right string was right up against the center string. This was
> not allowing the damper to properly mute the center string.
>
> I loosened the offending string, slid it over to it’s proper position.
> As I brought it back up to pitch, it slipped back over. I tried to
> file the capo a bit but was not really successful with the other
> strings in the way. I tried using my spacing tool to hold the string
> in position, while I pulled it up, but as soon as it was able it moved
> back against the center string.
>
> Finally, I cut a small piece of my felt mute and placed it in between
> the strings and it came up to pitch nicely and stayed in position. It
> worked nicely. It also looks funny. (See attached picture). What was
> the proper repair? I want to do it right when I go back next time.
> (But I don’t think the owner will go for too much expense either).
>
> Thanks to all,
>
> Joey
>
> Plains, GA
>
>
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Duaine Hechler
Piano, Player Piano, Pump Organ
Tuning, Servicing & Rebuilding
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