S&S sostenuto/monkey connection

CRANE@TWSUVM.UC.TWSU.EDU CRANE@TWSUVM.UC.TWSU.EDU
Tue, 19 Dec 1995 07:03:28 -0600 (CST)


Kent Swafford, RPT recently asked about the u-pin, which connects the
sostenuto rod to the monkey on S&S grands, coming loose or off
completely.

I've experienced this only once so far and called S&S about it.  At that
time, they said to use epoxy to secure the u-pin back into its holes in
the sost. rod.  I assume this would not be viable if it broke off flush
but I've never seen that...yet.
I followed their advice and have had no problem with that *one* since
(six years and counting).

Kent, let us know what you decide to do and how it works out.

Regards,

Alan Crane, RPT
Wichita State University
crane@twsuvm.uc.twsu.edu



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