RPSPIANO@aol.com wrote:
>
> List Members,
>
> I have what I think is a 1930 Steinway B with a telfon action
> that has been installed / serial # 272377. The key frame
> is replaced & .147 balance rail pins , originals would have
> been .160, and the half round "accelerated" dowel.
> Hammer c/p to wippen c/p = 4 1/2 "
> Hammer c/p to hammer center = 5 1/8 "
> Keybed to hammer c/p = 5 3/4 "
> Are these numbers close?
> The action feels like a truck down weight started out at 85 gr.
> with an up weight of about 40 - 41 gr. With some weight removed
> from hammers and shanks and some other friction problems -
> got down weight to 69 gr. there are still a lot of problems.
> Question is can this ever work? I think the best thing would be to
> start over again, but the client just got the instrument (should
> have called a tech first) . The piano really sounds pretty good
> refinished and re-strung w/ new block - soundboard is in very
> good condition. Just wonder if I'm spinning my wheels and
> wasting time and client money on this current action?
>
> Any help or input on this would be greatly appreciated.
> Mark Ritchie RPT
> Cols OH
>
Mark,
Try an experiment with larger knuckles! Don't ask me how I know.
Greg
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