Squeaky soft pedal

[Pfreak]

I just got a new conover cable baby grand (5 foot 1 inch).  When I press the soft pedal and the keys shift over it squeaks (loudly).  Is this normal on new pianos, If yes, when can i expect it to go away? If no, is it serious enough to get it fixed (somehow).  :-/

[schnabels_grandson]

I don't know if its common on new pianos but I had the same problem.  I asked my technician to fix it and he did.  I don't know if you are familiar with the action of a piano, but if you are you can probably fix it yourself.  If you can locate the parts that are squeaking, you can rub a little bit of vaseline on them.  It won't damage the piano and will reduce the friction causing the squeak.  If you aren't familiar with piano action, call your technician or tuner and they should be able to do the job.

[Noah]

I had that, opened my piano and fixed it with some greasy product to make the pedal shut up. I can't stand that noise  

[leemay001]

Maybe there's a vermin infestation? Hehe jk. I don't get the problem coz I use a keyboard and my pedal is different.
  ~Lee~

[djbrak]

Will WD-40 damage it?

[schnabels_grandson]

Yes, as WD-40 is a liquid.  You should never put moisture in your piano.

[leemay001]

Maybe if you press and release the pedal similtaneously (sp?) it will loosen up. Don't go wild though, you don't want to bust it. And you might want to just ignore that actually coz no doubt someone is going to tell me that this is a bad idea. Or maybe not?
  ~Lee~

[eddie92099]

Yes, as WD-40 is a liquid.  You should never put moisture in your piano.

I once spilled a can of Sprite into my piano teacher's piano. I was only nine though  :-/,
Ed

[Hmoll]

Get a tech. to look at it. Unless you absolutely know what you're doing, DIY is not an option.

[leemay001]

Get a tech. to look at it. Unless you absolutely know what you're doing, DIY is not an option.

Yeah they aren't easy to replace, you don't want it to break.
  ~Lee~