Good question, Jeff. I have heard that it was a superior design from past PTG classes and such. I'm sure you know some of the theoretical reasons, which have to do with improved repetition, but I wonder how much is transferable to real time. > > >I'd like to know, why is it that this design is so much of an improvement >over the spring rail design that it is worth making it more difficult to >remove and replace hammer butts, except to sell parts when the cord breaks? > >(Hey, are these covered under warranty?) > >Even Steinway is using these now, and with the jack stop rail, rather than >the felt on the catcher, accessing the butt flange screws becomes an even >more difficult challenge. Somewhat like the Baldwin damper upstop rail >screws being located directly behind the sostenuto brackets and you've got >to get in there with a phillips. > >Got no tricks. The time or two I've replaced these cords I had to wait >quite a while while they dried. Only had white glue in my case. By the >way, I assume you know that you can get this cord from your local fish and >tackle shop. >Jeff > > >_______________________________________________ >caut list info: https://www.moypiano.com/resources/#archives -- Vince Mrykalo RPT MPT Senior Piano Technician Crane School of Music
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