In a message dated 9/01/2000 11:30:44 AM, Jon wrote: <<"Without a model to put to the test, I think a smaller knuckle might cause a *decrease* in after touch (?) Or would it be the same because the capstan was raised.">> Yes that's right 'if' the desired hammer line is not changed to accommodate the smaller knuckle, 'if' the hammer line is adjusted then the small changes happen elsewhere in the action/keybed . <<"But why would it increase repetition? Because it would drive the repetition lever less downwards at check-in?">> Yes, this as well as the smaller knuckle would require less travel for the jack to be in a 'playable position' quicker and the smaller knuckle 'should' weigh a tad less than the larger knuckle. Any of these by themselves are indeed miniscule but together they do offer a very noticable difference in playability for the better or advanced player.................... No I am not advocating wholesale replacement to smaller knuckles, just discussing what happens when they are used. Knuckle size in and of itself is just one of the factors that must be taken into account when we does our thang! :-) Jim Bryant (FL)
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