Bass end "rattle" on S&S "D" Being prepped for Brickman Concert Tomorrow!

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Mike asks,
<< How big should those wedges be? Would a rubber mute work or should they be

wood? >>

Greetings, 
   They are more like shims, maybe an inch wide, 1 1/2" long, tapering from a 
near feather edge to about 1/4" at their thickest.  I have used rubber mutes 
once, but they didnt' seem to want to stay in place as well as wood with a 
little,( almost a pin-head size spot) of wood glue to secure them.  These are 
easily popped out if needed, but I have several Steinways that have been 
rattle-free for decades with a couple of these little shims installed. 
   You can find out if this addresses the problem before gluing them in 
place, too,
Regards,

Ed Foote RPT 
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