[pianotech] Heavy keys...

David Andersen david at davidandersenpianos.com
Sun Feb 1 12:26:22 PST 2009


Probably too much material in the balance rail hole, which makes the  
key feel spongey and "resist-y" at the bottom of the stroke. Get the  
balance hole reamer from a supply house; you'll be a hero. Hope this  
helps...
DA
Ahhh, could be just a s--t action ratio/balance weight as well.....

On Feb 1, 2009, at 11:59 AM, Mark's Piano Service wrote:

> I have a Baldwin "L".  Made in 1994
> The action at the keys seems very "Heavy". Some keys more than  
> others, but from A0-C8 most of the keys are difficult to push. It's  
> as if there is something under the keys holding them back.
> Of course, there is not, but I am at a loss here.
> Any suggestions?
>
> Tank you...!
>
> Mark D. Montbriand
>
> Mark's Piano Service
> markspiano at att.net
>




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