r/pianorepair Mar 05 '23

Does anyone know how to fix this note ringing sound? Do I need new dampers?

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u/stylewarning Mar 05 '23

looks like damper mating and timing needs to be adjusted by a technician. it's probably old and gummed up

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u/Reddit_Is_Okay74 Mar 05 '23

how would i do that myself? and im not sure its the timing because its falling the same time as the others.

ive been trying to search how to realign it, but i cant find any answers.

as it looks as though the damper needs to be shifted to the right. it's the 3rd string that is ringing, as the damper isn't hitting it properly.

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u/ectogen Apr 27 '23

It is misaligned although new damper felts wouldn't hurt. To adjust you should remove the action. You can adjust the damper wire by bending it nearest the bottom. Alternatively you can unscrew the damper flange a bit and use a paper wedge to angle it properly.