Dennis, You should talk with Lloyd at Renner USA. They probably know someone who has done just this very thing... David I. *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 3/27/01 at 9:40 AM Dennis Johnson wrote: >Has anyone ever tried to modify the old rocker style capstan/whippen >connection with short sticker to the modern capstan which would >then accommodate new Renner replacement whippens? I'm considering whether >or not to accept such an action job on an old 1880's Beckstein Grand with >that system, and not really sure I'm interested if I can't use all new >parts. It would probably involve adding a small wood block on top the key >to mount the new capstan, but ultimately the geometry should not be >affected if done correctly, and would be much improved and more reliable >with the modern capstan and parts. This is for a serious player who seems >committed to the instrument. We already talked about putting the money >toward something new and different. > > >thanks, > > >Dennis Johnson
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