Subject: spinet hammer blow Got a 1967 wurlitzer spinet. Virtually perfect, UNused condition. little or no wear on action; which brings me to this point: Action in good regulation, except the hammer blow distance is only 1 3/8"! Slightly less in the bass. ONE HALF INCH closer to the strings than the usual 1 7/8". Hammer rail height has not been altered from factory. The action works just fine the way it is, so should I leave well enough alone, or REMOVE some felt from under the hammer rail? (Btw, the hammer rail is resting firmly on the felt squares, which are original, and have not been heightened, and the hammer stems are also resting on the rail, with capstans (sticker wires) correctly adjusted.) Terry Peterson Terry, If let off, after touch and key dip are correct and consistent I wouldn't change the blow. You will get more power with longer blow distance so check for shallow dip. If the dip is shallow you can shim the balance rail increasing key height and dip at once allowing for more blow distance. (assuming the fallstrip and keyslip will allow) These pianos are often neglected service wise and some quick regulation steps can really get these things playing well. All this being said I don't get many complaints from spinet owners about lack of power. Now sticky keys------ Tom Driscoll RPT
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