That bit of care includes making sure the string is on the right side
of the damper wire. I learned a long time ago that you can mess up the
dampers real quick if they aren't. ;-{
Depending on how you do it, it's also real easy to cross the wires.
Try not to talk to kibitzers while you're doing it.
On 6/4/09, david at piano.plus.com <david at piano.plus.com> wrote:
> I leave it in. Otherwise, it's a longer job. Why remove it? All that's
> needed is a bit of care, surely?
>
> Best,
>
> David.
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>>
>> I have a question about replacing a string on a grand piano. When
>> replacing a string do you remove the damper
>> or leave the damper in?
>> Does it matter? I would like to hear what you all do.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jack Houweling
>>
>
>
>
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