This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment Andre' said: "I am sure the wippen plays a role in this but does it not = play the same=3D20=3D role as before? the role of a mediator? It is the punching that causes the extra energy, not the wippen" Andre',=20 The way that it makes sense to me, is that the key flexes and has a = certain amount of "whip", (i.e. stored energy). Yes the wippen is the = mediator, but when it recognizes more energy, it responds in kind.<G> = Therefore, if the stored energy of the key is Suddenly let loose, the = first thing to react to it, is the wippen. Which in turn makes the = hammer/shank move faster. Which increases the amount of sound produced = with the same amount of force as a measure, so to speak. As for the = clarity of tone, derived, I'd say that the "sudden" stop causes this in = some way. Possibly focusing the energy. Any how, it works and it is clear to me that the punching is the reason. = THAT, is really all I care about. The rest of the suppositions is just = more yada yada, IMO. Best Regards, Joe Garrett, R.P.T. Captain, Tool Police Squares R I ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/2d/a1/9e/3b/attachment.htm ---------------------- multipart/alternative attachment--
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