• Varnish
• V-Bar -- The front termination point of the treble strings that is either cast into the iron plate or is attached. It also helps to keep the strings evenly spaced. Also called the capo d'astro bar.
• Veneers
• Verdigris -- A bluish green-colored oxidation found around some brass tuning pins in older Steinway piano actions that is known to cause heavy touch and slow repetition, sometimes referred to affectionately by technicians as "Steinway-itis" and a common reason for restoration and repair.
• Voicing -- Also called tone regulation, a process where the technician attempts to achieve a consistent and pleasing sound from one hammer to the next across the entire keyboard.

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