Key Ratio

[stanwood]

>D. Stanwood mentioned that he has even moved capstans in because
>they were overleveraged. I'm wondering why you wouldn't leave this small
>built in advantage alone. Do you think that overleveraged keys make a
>noticable difference in key dip? I have one S&S D here with slightly
>overleveraged keys but I've not found it to be a problem.  Thanks.

>Dennis Johnson


In most cases, I set the strike weight ratio to be at an average level of
5.5.  If I can get that by choosing the right parts it makes life easier.
Otherwise I move capstans/heels in or out as needed.  This is done in about
80% of cases.

If I have a client that needs a light action I will set the strike weight
ratio to 5.0.  Lower than that and you have to make the key dip excessively
deep.

Stanwood