There has been a seemingly endless run of bushing jobs here at RetroLinear! Nearly every Wurlitzer or Rhodes in for service lately has required a complete reworking including key bushings! Many customers ask for an explanation on bushings and their importance. Figured we would share some "tech wisdom" with the world!
A smooth responsive action begins with crisp key bushings
amongst other things. Shot or worn-out bushings cause excess wear
inside the bushing mortise. Once the wood is worn- there is
virtually nothing that can be done within reason to restore
dimensional tolerance to the bushing mortise. Replacement keys are
an option but an expensive one.
Excess wear? Tattered felt bushings permit
left / right wiggle which allows keys to rub and in extreme cases
where the felt is completely worn out or missing these pianos can
develop key pedestal to hammer alignment issues - what a
headache!
Since you are here reading our article we'll toot our horn for a
moment to say our in-house bushing process has been refined to near
perfection. Our new bushings function and look better than
factory. Each piano is dialed in for the "right" feel under
your hands.
Enough with that!
Do your Wurlitzer or Rhodes keys wiggle and clank?
If so then it's time!
Shoot an email over or call, We will bring back the feel
and tone.
info@retrolinear.com or
call 215.699.8000
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401 Elm Ave, North Wales, PA 19454
Phone: 215-699-8000 | Fax: 215-699-8100
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