Avery: The sample kit is a wonderful resource. Take one note, say C-40, and put on a wippen, shank and dry fit hammer and regulate them. See how they feel. Measure the up-weight & down-weight. Try a different shank. Do the same. Whatever measures out, and feels the best, buy them. I tend to disagree with Lloyd on the 17mm knuckle shank, I think it can work on some Steinways. It does allow for a heavier hammer and the cost of only a slight increase in dip. Before the sample kit was available, I used to order parts by Steinway's recommendation for the time period of the piano. I had one with all the "correct" parts that played like a truck. Just try different parts and see what you get. dave *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** On 7/23/2002 at 9:03 AM Avery Todd wrote: >List, > >Anyone have experience choosing parts from the Renner Parts Kit >for an older Steinway 'M' (1925). Below is from Lloyd: > >>We recommend restoring all quality pianos, particularly of this >>vintage, to their original design, using original dimension parts. >>In the case of Steinway, this cannot be determined by the serial >>number due to the way those pianos were designed at crafted at >>that time. This is why we designed the Sample Parts Kit. Simply >>test the different shanks & flanges and wippens in the piano to >>determine the best fit. For example, your piano will have angled >>capstans, so one might assume the angled heel wippen to be the >>best choice. The capstan angles varied considerably at that time, >>and it's possible the straight heel will actually work better. >>You have three different shanks & flanges for Steinway and two >>basic wippen designs in your Kit. The 17.0mm shank was never used >>in the original Steinway pianos so you can rule that one out. >>Test all the others in the piano to determine the best combination. > >I have the kit but I need some advice on what, specifically, I >should be looking for, etc. to determine that "best fit". The piano >(or action) isn't in the shop yet but will be soon. Any advice >appreciated. > >An old dog trying to learn new tricks. >Avery >University of Houston _____________________________ David M. Porritt dporritt@mail.smu.edu Meadows School of the Arts Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX 75275 _____________________________
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