hammershank length

[Horace Greeley]

Jeff,

Quoting Jeff Tanner <jtanner@mozart.music.sc.edu>:

> Steinway is 5 1/8" isn't it? (according to price sheet for prehung 
> hammers)

Yes - but, don't go by the spec. alone, especially if the hammers have been 
previously replaced.

Even though it goes a bit far in following the theory, Ed McMorrow's book 
has the best (so far) examination of the variables.

Best.

Horace



> 
> On Wednesday, February 18, 2004, at 02:48 PM, Wimblees@aol.com wrote:
> 
> > I think I know, but is the distance from the center pin to the center 
> > of the hammer molding 5 1/4" on a Steinway O?
> >  
> > Wim
>