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Felt replacement is normally required through age or use, getting moth into the key-bed is another and moth-eaten hammer felts is usually a very bad sign. Moth infected pianos are ones that normally have been left unused for some considerable time during their life span |
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The 2 pictures are the refelting key-bed before and after |
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Keys Work here can include papering keys, (my very first job in the trade) buffing, recovering, rebushing, pilot cloths, leathers and recutting or replacing leads due to sugaring. Picture 1 is papering keys, the difference sandpapering the woodwork can make. |
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Sugaring leads can cause keys to split |
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The difference buffing keys can do |
| Piano placement Please visit my association's website www.pianotuner.org.uk Regulation and Toning Is to the touch what tuning is to the ear one can regulate to the needs of the pianist light or heavy touch, responsiveness etc. Toning of the hammers can adjust the brightness or softness of the sound. |
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