Hi Ed, No, I couldn't say it is all fine, long lasting, perfect and durable, but it is more than functional enough for this customer. I could certainly replace the back action later if were to fail enough. Customer is reeling from the current cost of work, so I decided to keep the back action and refurbish it as much as time allows, among other priorities. I figure if we need to do it 5-10 yrs down the road, the cost of re-regulating dampers will be part of the job anyway. And, I can do it in the home. But, believe me, I'm all for replacing it whenever possible financially. Roger, Thanks for the note about using hide glue and toothpicks. Most likely I would be the guy dealing with it in the future. Best regards, Brad Smith, RPT www.smithpiano.com Greetings, Is all the pinning in fine shape, and will it stay that way for another generation or two? Are the sostenuto flanges in condition to last as long as the rest of the new action? Are the springs in perfect condition and durable? Is the job worth replacing the back action as well? Why leave an old, questionable back action in a piano with everything else replaced? (think, weak link) Regards, Ed Foote RPT http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html _______________________________________________ pianotech list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives
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