I am curious what is required to remove the hammers from these shanks and what the problems are. I don't want to get into the original Steinway versus aftermarket argument as it's been rehashed too many times already on the list but I do understand the dealer perspective. They don't like to have to get involved with lengthy explanations about non Steinway parts or approaches. Personally, I don't think using Renner parts creates that problem because there is a history of NYS using Renner parts on their pianos out of the factory and because of the use of Renner parts on Hamburg Steinway pianos. But most customers buying pianos can't tell the difference in performance between one part or another so for the dealers it just creates more potential problems and complicates things for them. If I know I'm going to consign a piano that I'm rebuilding to a dealer I probably approach it a bit differently than one in which I might consider all the bells and whistles for a private customer--certainly with belly work. While I'm all for exploring and utilizing new technologies there is a practical side that needs to be considered. David Love www.davidlovepianos.com “Removing hammers, with a hollow tube for a shank, would be pretty much impossible.” Should I assume from that remark that the gold standard by which you judge new parts is whether or not you have a tool in your kit that you c an use with it? “Not recommended for any resale situation, per most dealers I know.” This is a customer rebuild, and the customer knows I am using these parts. How large is your dealer sample on which you base your resale viability assertion? Inquiring minds want to know. Will Truitt
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