I think the Young Chang has the best mute system. Off and on "lickity-split", whatever that means. Al - High Point, NC -------------------------------------------------- From: "David Ilvedson" <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 4:34 PM To: <pianotech at ptg.org> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal > Nah...if you use the right size phillips head and press hard as you turn > it you won't have problems. You don't overtighten, just barely snug. I > think it is as good as any for design. I do like the thumbscrew > better...What pianos are you referring to for better design? I hate the > Kawai thingy on some of their bigger uprights... > > David Ilvedson, RPT > Pacifica, CA 94044 > > ----- Original message ---------------------------------------- > From: "Alan Forsyth" <forsyth93 at btinternet.com> > To: pianotech at ptg.org > Received: 4/29/2010 11:28:32 AM > Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal > > >>A screwdriver works if the screw head is not stripped. Originally with >>those Yamahas >>you didn't need a screwdriver as they used a "thumbscrew" wing screw type >>thingee. But it is still a lousy system; there are much better designs on >>most pianos. >>Some unclip, some slip into notches and grooves and some just tilt >>backwards for >>access. > >>AF >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: reggaepass at aol.com >> To: pianotech at ptg.org >> Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:56 PM >> Subject: Re: [pianotech] Mute removal > > >> So you have a screw driver. Show-off! I suppose you have indoor >> plumbing, too. > > >> Alan Eder > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: David Ilvedson <ilvey at sbcglobal.net> >> To: Piano Technicians Guild <pianotech at ptg.org> >> Sent: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 10:26 am >> Subject: [pianotech] Mute removal > > >> Here is an 8 year old Yamaha U1 I have serviced since new at the SF >> Ballet. I use a >>screwdriver... >
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