[Flake]

Hello

I have acquired a rather nice Knabe upright piano with a beautiful tone and very good mechanical condition. One thing that I would like some information on, if anyone can enlighten me.

When I press a key and release it (without any pedalling) I find that there is still some resonance from the string or other strings. It has become more noticeable since I first noticed it (does that make sense?).

Is it a simple matter of adjustment to get it put right? Is it normal for a piano of this age (prod year is about 1898). A little feedback most welcome!

Thank you very much

Flake
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Flake

[Barrie Heaton]

You have what we call leaking dampers on uprights this can be
1 Dampers not seated correct (left string damps but not right )
2 peddles not set correct (lifting dampers when at rest)
3 no down Bering when damper is at rest *the damper should follow the string when pushed back)
4 Weak damper springs (normally need replacing)
5 dampers felts hard and packed (normally need replacing)

4 and 5 are the most expensive to fix and I normally do both at the same time. Your piano tuner should be able to advise or fix

Barrie,
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Barrie Heaton
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