[pianotech] 1983 Bluthner with Renner action

[Farrell]

You may not find any data for your application - maybe have to contact 
Bluthner directly if you wish to. But even if such a beast did exist, my 
recommendation would be the same. As it has been written on this list many 
times in the past, "let the piano dictate the regulation specifications".

If, by chance you are not aware of the process, I'll try at least to give 
you a start. Start with the keys. Use the fallboard and keyslip as guides 
for key height. Place action in piano and check blow range - can you adjust 
somewhere in a 1-3/4" to 1-7/8" range? What kind of dip do you have with a 
given blow - is it what you like? Adjust accordingly. Your strings will 
dictate let-off and drop.

I guess I really don't understand why anyone would rely on published data 
for regulating an action. Isn't that a bit like only using the Yamaha PT-100 
fixed tuner to tune your C-3?

I have Randy's Action Handbook and find it a useful tool to use as a 
starting point for regulation - but even then, I always evaluate how well 
the handbook specs work with the action and adjust accordingly.

Terry Farrell

----- Original Message ----- 
>I want the regulation specifications for this piano that is equipped with a
> modern action. What is stated in my 1991 Piano Action Handbook for 
> Bluthners
> does not apply and I find nothing on this list.
> The key height on that piano is 71 mm ,far from the 62-65 mm stated for 
> the
> generic Renner we find in the same Handbook making me think there must be
> something else available.
>
> Can somebody help me?
>
> Thank you
>
> Allan Sutton