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Started by kenvcooper, March 15, 2023, 07:54:02 PM

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kenvcooper

So, I've owned a trashed Rhodes (1979) for a few years.   So far, I've re-tolexed, done the case hardware and legs, and put in new hammers and dampers.  I've also had the bad pickups replaced.  The mid-high notes still seem to play softer than the rest of the board and I get a little secondary noise (that the pickups catch) on one low note.  Kind of a secondary noise. I've adjusted the dampers and tried to move the pickups in on the soft keys. What is the best next step for regulating the action?

kenvcooper

Okay,no responses.   So, I have solved the weak key problem in the 4 mid-high notes by adjusting the tines and resonators.  Now, all of the lower notes (in the lowest zone of dampers) give me a buzz that is picked up when I release the key.  It looks like a problem with the felts contacting the tines.  Brand new dampers from Vintage Vibe.  Any suggestions?  Or just keep ignoring me like I don't exist? LOL.