Wimblees@aol.com wrote: > > > BTW, Fred, I mentioned your recommendation, but I don't think you want > to hear the answer. :) > > Wim Wim, The more diplomatic, but equally infuriating (to the pianist) way to put it is "You can play just as loud without crashing through to the keybed - and you are less likely to injure yourself as well." When I first had the complaint, I couldn't reproduce the click/knock. SO I had the pianist show me. I was amazed. It really takes some abuse to shove the key down enough to make the jack hit the flange. Since then, I've looked at that part of the flange when I have stacks off, and often see tell-tale marks (a funny, straight little line). It's taught me not to allow as much aftertouch slop as I used to. Which means I have to touch up capstan regulation more often, but it also means faster repetition, and what most will perceive as a somewhat lighter touch (as long as you don't reduce aftertouch _too_ much). Regards, Fred
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