Steinway repetition

[Travis Gordy]

John, the school where I tune got a new D last year. Have not had the
problem you reported. When I have had that problem on any piano I have
had success correcting it by adjusting the repetition lever to move the
hammer up quickly: not with a snap, and not slow and easy, but quickly.
And it seems to me I have occasionally changed the angle on the back
check. I feel sure you can fix the problem without major engineering.
I hope this helps, Travis

John Minor wrote:
>
>         Has anyone had serious problems with getting new Steinways to work
> well on fast repetition? I've seen this problem, (and heard of others) on
> new D's from the last few years. The problem arises when the hammer "felt"
> gets caught on the back-check and freezes.  I'm suspicious of the action
> geometry, particularly hammers over-striking, and stack height. Any info
> would be appreciated.
>
> John Minor
> University of Illinois