Kawai heavy action

[fssturm@unm.edu]

Hi all,
   Thanks for a great array of responses. Now I'm so confused, I don't know what 
to do <g>. But seriously, it's great to have such a range of approaches, based on 
a variety of experiences, to consider when deciding on a course of action.
Thanks again,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico

Quoting Jon Page <jonpage@comcast.net>:

> I've done a few of these by simply filing & tapering the hammers and
> arcing 
> the tails.
> 
> About a gram/hammer is removed, plus repinning reduces friction.
> This overall effect lowers the touchweight. Addressing the FW targets
> BW.
> 
> The two I have on file did not have assist springs. There was no
> capstan 
> relocating
> but it brought the actions into comfortable playing ranges.
> 
> Estimated charge $750 to $1200.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jon Page 
> 
> 
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