I have a private customer with a 7'Steinert. I replaced the action and rebushed the keys last year. At that time I also removed the jiffy key leads that had been installed the last time the hammers were changed. Since then, it has had a problem with repetittion, with some notes that will stick randomly when played fast at low volume. The keys show signs of having been reweighed at some time in the past, adding to the already heavy leading that Steinert favored. The key buttons are cracking and the front rail notches are about twice the size they should be, thanks to a poor rebushing job 20 years ago. I think the cause of the repetition problem is that the keys are moving in several directions besides up and down (the balance rail holes are elongated too-I've already tried to resize them), so I think the best thing to do is replace the keyboard. However, I never have, so I would like the benefit of someone else's experience. How much work is there to do after you get the keys back? Should I have Pianotek make a new key frame as well, assuming they do this? How long does the entire process take? Any help would be appreciated. Also, anyone have any ideas on how to remove CA glue from the topside of a keytop? A customer has some keys with a bit of CA on them. Can the plastic be sanded slightly and then buffed? David Graham dgraham@niu.edu
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