Steinway O string height

[Horace Greeley]

Hi, Lance,

I think that number might be just a little short.  I am pretty sure that 
the actual "spec" (to the extent that concept really means anything) is 
7.5" measured at note 62.  (It's nice to use metric measurements, and all, 
but an O of that vintage was not built using them.)

Best.

Horace


Quoting llafargue <llafargue@charter.net>:

> Thanks to Mark and Ed.  I have lots of lead work to "undo", but I think
> I'm on my way to finding the right parts, etc.   I appreciate it!
>  
> Lance Lafargue, RPT
> LAFARGUE PIANOS
> New Orleans Chapter, PTG
> 985.72P.IANO
> llafargue@charter.net
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of
> Mark Cramer
> Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 10:10 AM
> To: College and University Technicians
> Subject: RE: Steinway O string height
>  
> Hi Lance,
>  
> here are the numbers from a 1911 model O:
>  
> string heights:    19.8 - 19.8 cm; Bass
>                         18.9 +  .15 cm; Tenor - Treble
>  
> center-pin heights: 14.7cm / 14.7cm
>  
> best regards,
> Mark Cramer,
> Brandon University
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  
>  ----Original Message-----
> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
> llafargue
> Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 6:07 PM
> To: caut@ptg.org
> Cc: Charles K. Ball
> Subject: Steinway O string height
> List,
> I have walked into a Steinway O rebuild (1901) midway to help another
> tech and to make a long story shorter.. I have no string height
> measurements (plate is pulled) and I'm thinking I need that to
> measure/weigh for new parts.  Key leads have been removed/added over the
> years, so I am particularly concerned about ordering the best parts
> (knuckle location, hammer weight, etc).  I know plate locations varied,
> etc., but I'm ignorant as to how much variation there was over the years
> with string height, etc.  Anyone have a clue where I should head??  I
> measured a 20 year old L, but don't know if that is in the ballpark
> (seems low).  Thanks.  
>  
> Lance Lafargue, RPT
> LAFARGUE PIANOS
> New Orleans Chapter, PTG
> 985.72P.IANO
> llafargue@charter.net
>  
>