worn back checks

[Dennis Johnson]

>At 02:30 PM 2/15/96 -0700, you wrote:
>>
>Are these new backcheck you are using geometrically the same as the
>originals?  Are the wires of the same type and quality?
>
>Just wondering...
>
>Horace
>
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I buy my new backchecks from Steinway. They are only about $90.00/ set, and
I use the "offical" Steinway Backcheck Installation Tool. It is listed in
their parts catalog.

I have not analyzed this new part, and obviously never even got around to
weighing them because I just presumed the new ones were lighter (thanks
Ken). Anyway, a fraction of a gram taken or added to this location is not
really significant to the touchweight.

All I can say is that I've done it both ways, this is what I perfer, and
I've had no problems. I also know that I am not the only one.

If someone has a good geometric argument for leaving the old ones, I'd love
to hear it.

Dennis Johnson
djohn@skypoint.com
johnsond@stolaf.edu