Patrick writes: << howabout Steinway actually take an interest in one of the few things their competitors are better at, and change the system to make it similar to lets say... Yamaha! - Greetings, The Steinway lyre system is easily the most solid pedal assembly I have seen. Its rigidity and connection with the instrument are what they are because of its construction. I wish all pianos would take the trouble and expense to put performance first. I have yet to see a screwed on bracket stand up to heavy use without loosening. The Steinway system is also simple to install, no need for extra arms. Just a simple wooden wedge will hold the pedal box up so that the plates are engaged while you install the sticks. It is then a piece of cake to simply hold the una corda lever out of the way and slide the whole thing back 1 inch. This is easy and the results are bullet-proof. Ed Foote RPT http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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