Damper problems

[lhommearme]

The middle two and a half octaves are ringing to much. Can I bend the damper wires a couple of centimeters to get more pressure? This is on an upright studio Baldwin.

[hfmadopter]

The middle two and a half octaves are ringing to much. Can I bend the damper wires a couple of centimeters to get more pressure? This is on an upright studio Baldwin.

The dampers are probably tamped down ( the felt has compacted). It can be softened with a pick. They should also be adjustable and the felt certainly replaceable. The fact that it's in the middle register confirms my thoughts, it's where it's been played most..

If you bend the wires you are on your own, you didn't get the idea from me. Not saying it won't work, but it's not the fix you are dreaming of !
David