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john barrick wrote:

Hi all,
in the process of cleaning up my keyboard and pinch rollers, I've
noticed that on some of the keys, both screws that hold the pinch roller
assembly to the underside of the key have washers placed on them, while
on other keys, only the screw nearest the pinch roller has a washeron
it.  Should all the screws used to attach the pinch roller havewashers?

Thanks, -  john

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Greetings John and all,    Welcome to Keyboards-101 !
While some of us are "pros" at this, it's only because we've "mellowed"
from "light to medium amber."  After a while, all your effortswill yield
"sweet success."

Black keys are secured  with 2 washers/screws .   White keys with one
washer/screw combo. Other screw is tapped into the wood w/o washer.
Reason : To permit more "flex" of the longer key assy.
 

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PS - I've also lost some of the felt that cushions the adjustment screws
for pinch roller and pressure pad tension.  Can I use any kindof felt
to replace this or does it have to be something special?  If so,what
should I get?

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I generally use piano felt , avail online.  KL and I saw one Tronwhich
was fitted with "Brillo pads" or sumpin' like that, Yechhhh !
Those same piano felt suppliers can also provide little 3/8" squaresfor
the tops/bottoms of pressure pads.  You should make sure thatthe
pad surface is flat as   a  "pancake" , w. resp. tohead surface.
If not, your notes will sound "granulated". Should sound as sweet assugar
with as rapid a response your hands will permit.

Ken/Jimmy Moto/I personally saw Pierre "test-drive" Larry Fast's
"Synertron" in July-2004 here at the M-Ranch, before it was returnedto its
owner.  The M400 responded excellently to Pierre's lightning quick
performance.   .....So much for "they're hard to play" MYTHBUSTED !

After you're done John, you can sit back with a glass of  "Chardon"nay,
enjoy bits of cheddar (don't forget to cut the cheese first ) and feelproud
of your accomplishments. Maybe we Tronnists are more of the
Guinness persuasion.

Cheers, -- Jerry Korb  at the M-Ranch ( w. embedded sense of humor)