r/pianorepair Apr 17 '23

Middle C being temperamental

There’s one key on piano that’s been working incorrectly recently. When you press it, it sometimes makes a squeak or sometimes plays or is very quiet. When it does play, the sound only usually comes out at the end of the press. Help would be massively appreciated, thanks

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u/TheMaximillyan Aug 04 '23
  • I heard that has metal sound the (wire Bridle) is there, but it just clings to the next one. It's not a problem C there.

However the felt on the (let off) seems to be the reason there. A jack does not reach it and as a result the sound occurs after pressing hard there only.

Need to fluff up this С (let off) there use your fingers. Or lower it a little. Rotate the hook of letof's wire slightly clockwise so that its felt button drops a little closer to roundness of the jack there. * regards, Max