Sharp leveling

[Newton Hunt]

Hi Jerry,

Whatever the dip, usually 10mm, the sharps should be 2mm above the
white key when fully depressed for the same aftertouch.  10mm plus 2mm
is 12mm for leveling sharps above naturals.  One of those 'natural'
things.

		Newton

Jerry Hunt wrote:
> 
> In leveling the sharps on my old upright/cadaver, most of them when
> leveled at 1/2" above the white keys (which were leveled first), the key
> sits noticably higher than the adjacent white keys at the balance rail.
> Reblitz notes that the top of the wood part of the keys should be about
> the same height for both sharps and whites.
> 
> Obviously, on this piano, I can't do both. Granted, the sharps may be
> worn slightly (I repainted them) but I wouldn't think they would be worn
> that much. Which is preferable, sharps 1/2" above whites, or top of keys
> (excluding keytops/sharp cover) level?
> 
> Thanks, and I hope my scenario is clear.
> --
> Jerry Hunt
> Dallas, TX