Fender Rhodes - Replacing Rubber Grommets - Avion Studios - Part 2

Here's the follow up. We finished the middle section so you can hear the improvement in the trouble notes from the first video.
I have a mini-stroke at some point and say screws instead of springs like 5 times. And mix up headed and threaded. But you probably get the idea. Screws are #8 1-1/2".
I also change positions on whether or not to use one or two springs depending on the voicing. Really just find what sounds best. After thinking about it I probably start with one spring most of the time and adjust if it doesn't ring right.
Anyway, I hope this is helpful and let us know if you have any questions.
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[@dubdavis407]

have you checked out vintage vibe. they change grommets w/o taking off the tonebar. haven't done a refurb myself, but their technique looks really practical.

[@avionstudios6463]

Excellent question. You can use that technique with any grommets, although ours may be a little more difficult as they're a bit beefier and have a longer shaft. You just do it one at a time. Typically we take everything off because we can clean up and re-voice the springs. But it is certainly faster that way and we have done it a few times. Just not the norm for us. :)

[@livegun5572]

my screws are stuck maybe because of the dried grommets.what should i do? thanks in advance

[@avionstudios6463]

Hey livegun, we replied to your other question about this on the first video! Cheers, Greg

[@zegrego8258]

What's that opening song, bro? Congrats

[@avionstudios6463]

Haha, Peter Tosh - I am That I am - GREAT SONG and artist!

[@zegrego8258]

@@avionstudios6463 SIM! Thanks

[@vintagepearlguitars]

​... And pretty out of tune... But in the Seventies, you were allowed to do that.

[@freebreeze9042]

That isn't "crud" It's wax and is there to help the screw go into the wood. You want it there.