In a message dated 12/09/2002 8:45:39 PM Pacific Standard Time, davidlovepianos@earthlink.net writes: > I find that Baldwins often benefit from a capstan relocation. The key > ratios tend to be a bit high: .55 or .56. A move to .53 with a 17 mm > knuckle will often put the overall ratio right in the zone. I guess it depends on what you want to achieve. Some players really like that short throw/high ratio feel, and buy Baldwins specifically for it. The only problem is if one wants to carry a heavier hammer (like the factory sometimes), and most times I don't find that necessary or desirable if the soundboard's moving. Bob
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