My recollection of their sostenuto systems in that era is that they weren't very well made or installed, truing everything up might help. Is the F#5 right next to a bracket?
As it's just one note, possibly bending the damper wire slightly back, away from the action will do it, it's probably just catching by a hair.
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Steven Rosenthal RPT
Honolulu HI
(808) 521-7129
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-23-2026 13:54
From: Chris Chernobieff
Subject: Sostenuto Issue
There's a tool for adjusting sostenuto rails. Easy to make too.
-chris
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-23-2026 13:49
From: Terrence Farrell
Subject: Sostenuto Issue
I have a client with a 1980s (or so) Baldwin L. F#5 damper catches on the sostenuto rail when when played after pedal is depressed. I really don't have very much experience adjusting sostenuto mechanisms. Any suggestions where to start with correcting?
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Terry Farrell
Farrell Piano Service, Inc.
Brandon, Florida
terry@farrellpiano.com
813-684-3505
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