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The pedals are L-R:Bassoon stop, Moderator, 'una corda', SustainThe 'bassoon' is a small roll of parchment that can be put onto the base strings so giving a simulated buzzing tone. The 'moderator' interposes a thin felt layer to reducenote volume, The 'uc' shifts the hammers to the left so only one string is struck, the sustain is as on a modern piano, the dampers stay up while the pedal is pushed.I have to confess that some of these don't work at all or well due to construction errors I made through lack of experience at the time.
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  • What a piece of art and tough work!

  • Wow.   A  brave and beautiful undertaking.   

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