Greetings,
I recently tuned a Kawai/Howard grand, serial
#290538, that had marginal damping. Not sure of the year, but maybe late 60s?
One bass bichord refuses to damp quickly. I messed with it for a while, checked for good contact and proper motion. The felt seems to be in good condition, and I lubed the wire.
One thing I noticed was that the damper underlevers are plastic, and although weighted, don't seem to have a lot of weight. Next time I visit I may try sticking a small binder clip on somewhere to see if that helps. It's in a faculty office in a community college, and they basically have zero budget for any extra work. I would like to make it better, though, if even to make the prof happy and satisfy myself.
Any other suggestions? Are these pianos with plastic damper systems known for poor damping?
thanks!
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Scott Cole, RPT
rvpianotuner.com
Talent, OR
(541-601-9033
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