[pianotech] What's a dormer?

[Thomas Cole]

Judging by the way the lid is propped up, they probably know nothing 
about pianos and are using the wrong word. Dampers?

PJR wrote:
> I saw this ad for a Steinway on London's Craigslist.  It said that it 
> needed new dormers.  Anyone know the Brit translation for this?  Link 
> below.
>
> http://london.craigslist.co.uk/msg/1310299036.html
>
>
> Phil Ryan
> Miami Beach
>