I prefer the repetition spring slot (like Steinway uses) on the Brooks' Abel Encore whips. I guess the ease (for me, anyway) of getting the spring back into the slot during regulation, makes up for the handy spring screw adjustment on the Renner parts. Barbara Richmond, RPT near Peoria, IL ----- Original Message ----- From: "gordon stelter" <lclgcnp at yahoo.com> To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:19 AM Subject: Re: Renner vs Schaff parts vs Brooks Ltd. > I'm no expert, but from what I've picked up after > inquiring regarding a Steinway rebuilding I'm doing, > "Renner vs. Brooks, Ltd.", would be the question, and > I'm going Brooks, based on the advice I've received > from some notable techs. > Thump > > > > --- Tom Sivak <tvaktvak at sbcglobal.net> wrote: > >> List >> >> I'm going to be rebuilding a Mason and Hamlin AA >> this summer. I'm about to purchase parts for it, >> and I'm wondering... >> >> Renner vs Schaff >> >> I pay more for Renner parts. Therefore they must >> be better. I certainly want to buy Renner Premium >> Blue hammers. But I wonder about the shanks and >> wippens. Is it worth the extra money to pay for >> Renner wipps and shanks? >> >> Any input? >> >> Thanks, >> Tom Sivak >> Chicago >> > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com >
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