[CAUT] 70's St. B strike point

[Ron Nossaman]

On 9/14/2012 11:35 AM, Rob Loomis wrote:
> I understand that the strike 'line' in this piano should probably be
> an arc. The capo certainly is. Referencing a straight line from note
> # 52 - #88 - the capo arcs out 10 mm. at note #69.
>
> It's the placement of note #72 that I'm really searching for. I have
> the WN&G tool and I've moved the hammers in and out to find the right
> spot. My ear agrees with their tool.

Then that's the strike point for #72.


> Assuming I bore as usual and don't rake the hammers, if I were to
> hang hammers #72 & #88 = 5 1/8" out from the flange center, put in
> the bass end block, then pull the treble end of the keyframe out
> until #72 is correct, then the treble end of the keyframe is 6 mm.
> proximal of the proximal edge of the keybed and hammer #88 is 2mm.
> closer to the capo than it should be.
>
> Any guidance?

Yea, make shank length the low priority. Make the action frame fit in 
the cavity, clearing case parts - sharp backs to fall board and natural 
fronts to key slip, and hang the treble guide hammers by ear.

Ron N