---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment I got this response from the inventor of the magnetic system used by Fazioli and others. His new invention or application of magnets to piano action is called "Magnetic Friction Reduction". This is viewable at the inventor's website as peviously posted. The new information is about retrofitting an action to this system. While the cost is less than the previous system used in the Fazioli, it seems to me it would be less costly if replacing whippens to go with the new Turbo-whippens w/assist springs, rather than buy a set of new whippens, and this retrofit kit, and have to retrofit each whippen AND hammer shank. I think as nice as it sounds, I'll have to pass. Until someone manufactures replacement parts w/the magnets already installed, at a price comparable to a set of turbo whippens, I don't think this is a cost effective way to go. Maybe one of you deep pockets guys will give it a try and report back? Anyhow, here's the hot poop on this hot and magnetic topic: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The MFR system is indeed available as retrofit kit. The retrofit kit contains magnets, magnets already glued on the adjustment screws, two magnet positioning tools and glue. An mounting instruction manual is also available and will be send by e- mail. The price is Euro 600,00, exclusive transportation costs. The estimated time needed to install the system is about 1 or 2 working days. The kit can be ordered by the firm Evert Snel: e-mail: info@evertsnel.nl I hope I have sufficiently informed you, if not let me know. Best regards, Hans Velo H.J. Velo Prins Bernhardlaan 68 3738 DR Maartensdijk The Netherlands tel.: ++31 (0)346 211820 fax.: ++31 (0)346 211820 http:/home.hetnet.nl/~velo68 This transmission contains information belonging to H.J. Velo and may be confidential and/or legally privileged. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> FYI, Richard Adkins Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/caut.php/attachments/a0/7e/4f/01/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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