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"OK, thanks!  I pulled the action but didn't pull the top part off -- wasn't sure that was wise.  However, just fiddling with the parts, I got the impression that the friction is both in the keys and in the upper action (\"action centers\"?).   \nI think I'll give the key easing a try; it shouldn't be much different from the Rhodes in that regard, and I have some key pin lube on order from Vintage Vibe.  It's a brush &amp; bottle, not spray, so I'll leave the upper part to the pros, other than a good vaccuming.  I have a vaccuum tool for delicate work which should do the job, plus I'll pick up a can of air.   \nI suspect the dampers are fine; I mean the little felt-covered rods attached at the back of the action, that push the dampers up when a key is depressed.  (I need to learn the right words for these things; gotta get out my Larry Fine and study!)  When the hammers go down, these damper rods follow without any obvious hesistation, and that's without the weight of the dampers.  So, that should be good enough.   \nI'll leave the dampers and pedal alone (other than the usual pedal rod adjustment).  They work great; they just feel funny to my foot with such a short travel.  I'm surprised they're difficult to get even.  I would have adjusted the pedal rod so that they're raised just a touch, lowered each to fall on the string, and then tightened the set screws.  That would make them all have equal pressure (or so I think) and maybe that's not desirable.   \nRegarding refinishing, I might try just dissolving the laquer on top and rubbing it out, but leaving the rest of the piano alone (for now).  I'll focus on the important stuff first.  My wife fixed the finish issue by tossing a scarf over the piano.    \nJust send me your bill.    "
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