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  • 1.  C6/ noisy cable-actuated sostenuto

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 07-25-2022 10:30
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    Hi all,
    Another problem from last week: I came to a fairly new C6 (2017 or 2018) with a disklavier installed. The sostenuto pedal had some noise which seemed to be coming from a bicycle-type cable actuator (a new collaboration with Shimano?). 

    Anyone have any experience dealing with these? It's hard to believe it would either need lubrication this soon after manufacture, or that lube might actually quiet it significantly.

    Thanks!

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    Scott Cole, RPT
    rvpianotuner.com
    Talent, OR
    (541-601-9033
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  • 2.  RE: C6/ noisy cable-actuated sostenuto

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 07-25-2022 23:17
    Hello Scott,

    This is a noisy design. I would go through and just make sure that there aren't any kinks in the line. Is this something that the client has complained about or something that you noticed as you were working on the piano?

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    Peter Stevenson RPT
    P.S. Piano Service
    Prince George BC
    (250) 562-5358
    ps@pspianos.com
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  • 3.  RE: C6/ noisy cable-actuated sostenuto

    Member
    Posted 07-30-2022 17:29
    How is that kluge actuated at the other end ?  Asking for a friend.  Is there a traditional dowel/pedal rod/trap work setup  ?

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