HI Susan - I have a 1940 L in my shop whose lyre sticks measure 23 " in length. The round end is as you described, and the other end is square, measuring 7/8" each face. If this sounds right, I could send you a tracing. Mark Potter bases-loaded@juno.com On Mon, 08 May 2000 04:39:53 -0700 Susan Kline <sckline@home.com> writes: > Hello, all > > I just removed an aging Pianocorder system from a 1941 > Steinway A. Now I have to make new lyre sticks, since > the originals were cut off about halfway up, to make > room for the long box holding the stack. > > So, I have the lower ends as models, which is a start, > at least, but I have to work out the details for the > rest. > > Can anyone tell me the normal length (about 22.5"?), > and whether it was standard, or varied a little bit? > Also, is the top end square or rounded? The bottom > ends are square and gently tapered, ending with a > little ridge, and then are turned round for the last > two inches or so. Are the top ends like this, or a > different shape? > > Thankful for any info .... > > Susan
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