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  • 1.  Pianodisc PDS 32 sustain pedal issue

    Posted 06-16-2023 21:36
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    Hello, I have a pianodisc PDS 32 system which was working perfectly fine yesterday, but as of today the sustain pedal stopped responding. I have a multimeter coming tomorrow and will test if the circuit board for the sustain pedal solenoid is bad or the solenoid. I was wondering if anyone happens to have a spare sustain pedal board or one that I can use for parts to repair the one I currently have. Any help is greatly appreciated! The treble, mid, and bass circuit boards all work perfectly as well as the solenoids connected to them (the cpu board and PDS 32 box also function perfectly). I just need help troubleshooting why the sustain pedal circuit board/solenoid is not working. I'd like to use this piano through midi in my home studio, and not having the sustain pedal working with the system is a real bummer. I'm attaching a picture of the pedal board down below. Is the pedal board something that a an electronic shop could repair



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    Kyle Kahn
    New York NY
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  • 2.  RE: Pianodisc PDS 32 sustain pedal issue

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 06-17-2023 23:12

    Does the pedal work to raise the dampers when the system is turned off? 



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    Benjamin Sanchez, RPT
    Piano Technician / Artisan
    (256) 947-9999
    www.professional-piano-services.com
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  • 3.  RE: Pianodisc PDS 32 sustain pedal issue

    Posted 06-18-2023 00:16

    Yes the pedal does work to raise the dampers when the system is off. The acoustic piano itself is in perfect working condition.



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    Kyle Kahn
    New York NY
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  • 4.  RE: Pianodisc PDS 32 sustain pedal issue

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 06-18-2023 17:49

    In that case, I would call PianoDisc and have them send out a PianoDisc-certified technician. There is something wrong with the circuitry, and you don't want to make it worse by DIY'ing this yourself. I know it will cost a little money, but ultimately it will be much better to work with a professional on this one. 



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    Benjamin Sanchez, RPT
    Piano Technician / Artisan
    (256) 947-9999
    www.professional-piano-services.com
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  • 5.  RE: Pianodisc PDS 32 sustain pedal issue

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 06-18-2023 19:42

    The PDS-32 is a long ago discontinued system. They stopped making them about 26 years ago. Parts are no longer available. Probably be less expensive, and less troublesome, to simply upgrade to a newer system. 



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    Geoff Sykes, RPT
    Los Angeles CA
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  • 6.  RE: Pianodisc PDS 32 sustain pedal issue

    Member
    Posted 06-19-2023 23:01

    Your only hope is to find someone who has a stash of old Piano Disc circuit boards and solenoids. Check the wiring and connectors as well as the continuity of the solenoid . This is a very old PDS system but to upgrade it will cost quite a sum. You should try calling Piano Disc Tech support to see if they can help locate a board/solenoid/Piano Disc technician near you. 



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    James Kelly
    Owner- Fur Elise Piano Service
    Pawleys Island SC
    (843) 325-4357
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