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Chime sounds blunted?

How can I improve the chime sound? The little hammer strikes the coil but the sound is blunted.
Sam, January 2011
check the gong spring is not touching the casing
check the strike hammer is not to close to the gong ring
gently bend the wire up slightly, now test the strike

wirecutterman, January 2011