Chinese keyslip

[Alan Barnard]

Is this a grand or an upright? My guess is that your keyslip is actually not glued to the bed (that'd be weird) but is attached to the cheekblocks. Can you remove them and see?

Alan Barnard
Salem, MO

----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: buckscott at juno.com
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Received: 3/17/2008 9:26:16 PM
Subject: Chinese keyslip


>Hi guys and gals-

>I just serviced a no name Chinese piano with a non-removable keyslip (it is 
>glued to the keybed, and finished continuously with the cheeks).  

>The problem:  The keyslip is rubbing against the keyfronts of the naturals.  

>What I have attempted:  Tapping the balance rail pins toward the back, which 
>gained me a little clearance, but not enough.  I am not so joyously awaiting 
>the summer humidity. 

>Any suggestions?  (that don't involve a sledge hammer)?

>Scott Kitzmiller 
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