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original hole in the mounting block and re-drill a hole for
the rear screw.
slotted and allows for adjustment.
in, be sure the proper -washers or spacers are in place.
so remember there should be 1/64" clearance between the
heads of the screws and the rubber mounting washers.
If there are only one or two treble notes that do not
sound right because of improper striking point, the hammers
can be burned either in or out by applying heat with a
soldering iron to the shank or moulding of the hammer and at
the same time forcing the hammer in the desired direction.
See Fig. 120-0 .
Fig. 120-0 (Burning Hammers)
Blocking hammers can be caused by either one of four
things or a combination of them:
Improper capstan screw adjustment.
a.
b.
Improper regulating screw adjustment.
c.
Excessive key depth.
d.
Excessive after touch.
TONES NOT PRODUCED BY A LIGHT TOUCH
This condition is caused by hammers letting off too
quickly or too far from the reeds.
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The front mounting hole in the bar is
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HAMMERS
BLOCKING
120-16
Before putting screws
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