Clavinet Mute
I have a 1970’s Hohner Clavinet D6 keyboard instrument and it is missing a part. Clavinets are basically like a guitar with 60 some strings and when a key is depressed, a rubber hammer strikes a string. They have a “mute” which functions by raising or lowering a felt pad onto the strings. The felt will shorten the length of time the notes ring out. The mute is missing on a Clavinet and I hope to build one.
The long felt pad I made out of wood and felt. The parts on the top left (goldish metal) I was wondering if I can 3D printed? It’s function is to be secured on top of a wooden standoff that exists in the Clavinet’s case by 2 screws and then provides a pivot for the felt pad to be raised or lowered onto the strings.
I wanted to see if I could get some guidance along the process. I know zilch about how to make a 3D drawing file for the printer so after doing a bit of research, I started a file using TinkerCAD. I did my best to measure the existing mute I currently have as a reference (using an inch ruler & converting to millimeter). The link to my first file is:
Take a look and let me know any initial thoughts? I created the curved brace section with 3 “box” shapes. In efforts to strengthen the 90 degree connection points, I created a wedge on 1 side. I also roughed in the holes where 2 screws will secure the base to the wooden standoff and holes for the dowel that will provide the pivot.
My initial idea is to create this base, then the sorta C shaped bracket that connects to the felt pad and lastly the dowel which could be secured in the base using some sort of thick rubber washers.
