At 4:05 PM 11/13/94 -0700, MarkEclark@aol.com wrote: >Does anyone know where to get parts for the Bechstein piano, and if there's >an inexpensive way. Also - does any third-party maker make these parts >within specs that measure up to originals? > Mark: I currently have a 1910 Bechstein in my private shop for a complete new action. You can get Renner parts from Lloyd Meyer but the wippens will probably have to be special ordered from the factory. I am still waiting for my wippens, which should arrive today, but apparently I will have to either modify the flanges or use the old ones because the new ones will not work as is, they are too long. I suppose that I could try and lower the rail, but I would rather not because here that would be permanent. Otherwise, the wippens are correct. The hammershanks and flanges will be perfect, but you will have to buy the long 3 5/8" hammers and cut them down to correct size, then do your own shaping. This I have finished, and I am pleased, it worked out nicely. If yours is a much newer piano you might have an easier match. Dennis Johnson St. Olaf College johnsond@stolaf.edu
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