[ Jill Miller wrote to Michael: ]

> That's good Michael,
> Depending on what you tell me I will buy either the fibre glass or
> foam.  I think the fibre glass could be better, as I actually jammed
> one of those foam covers (mattress overlay) that looks like an egg
> carton between the player and the wall but it did not do anything
> much.  I also lined inside the lower panel (above the pedals) with
> thick padding.  I think that helped a bit, because when playing if
> I open and close that to look at the expression pneumatics moving
> I can tell it softens it slightly.  It's still not suitable for
> romantic dinners though :-(((

I will let you know Jill, however, I have a feeling that the most
important factor in volume level is the intensity of sound board
vibration and it may be that muffling one side only will have limited
effect.  Unfortunately, most players leave little room for any muffling
material on the inside.

If the fiberglass doesn't tone it down much, I may try putting in a few
wooden wedges between the uprights and the sound board such that the
board will be impeded from vibrating (at least in the vicinity of the
wedges).  This would need to be done very carefully so as not to damage
the sound board but it seems to me it may be the most effective way to
reduce the volume.  We'll see if any MMD-ers think this is folly.

Michael Concordia