I have done this. But when retrofitting an existing system such as the one in a S&S it's a lot of extra work. Installing capstans in the rail is really quite simple and works well. ddf _____ From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of Michael Spreeman Sent: June 27, 2009 7:57 PM To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: [pianotech] Retrofitting a Steinway w/adjustable back action From: m_spreeman at hotmail.com To: michael at spreemanpianoinnovations.com Subject: Retrofitting a Steinway w/adjustable back action Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:50:25 -0600 _____ From: m_spreeman at hotmail.com To: pianotech at ptg.org Subject: RE: [pianotech] Retrofitting a Steinway w/adjustable back action Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:59:37 -0600 I can understand why one would modify the existing system if the backaction is not being replaced. However, if the backaction is being replaced, why not order and install these instead? Michael Spreeman www.RavenscroftPianos.com <http://www.ravenscroftpianos.com/> _____ _____ Insert movie times and more without leaving HotmailR. See how. <http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_ QuickAdd_062009> -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20090629/2f7529a2/attachment-0001.htm>
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