List, Went to look at a new Kohler & Campbell grand (5'1" size-can't remember the model) in a church. The pianist is complaining about heaviness. I agree. However in the process of looking it over, I discovered that there are NO key leads whatsoever, until B3. Coincidentally, the wippens up to B3 have helper springs. Is this a "correct" way to weight the keys, using the springs instead of the leads? My guess is no but I've never seen or heard of this before. What _is_ the correct way to lead keys when helper springs are used? Beginning at B3 there are 4 leads in the keys for an octave or so, then 3, etc. tapering off, so I suspect the hammers might be a little heavy for this piano and/or there's a geometry problem but at this point, that's just a guess. Anyone know what hammers are used on K & C's? Any info about the "leading/spring" thing would be appreciated. Thanks. Avery
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