[CAUT] Rebuilding Value

[Fred Sturm]

On 3/10/06 7:59 AM, "Conrad Hoffsommer" <hoffsoco at luther.edu> wrote:

> 
> I'm sure I'll get a lot of corrections if I'm wrong, but methinks $&$ has
> Renner actions on Kluge keys with Mapes strings.
> 
> Conrad Hoffsommer

Hi Conrad,
    Though Steinway did use Renner parts for several years, they have been
manufacturing all their own for at least a few years now. They have
completely redone the action manufacturing facility, with brand new
machinery. I understand they (NYC) now supply Hamburg with action parts. The
Renner period was definitely needed, as the action machinery at that time
was badly worn and out of spec. The parts produced today are very nice, IMO.
Hammers have been improving in recent years, too, with lots of new, fancy
laser guided equipment (felt centered over the molding, WOW! <g>). And, as I
think Rick Florence wrote, Steinway owns Kluge now, as well as Kelly plate.
As soon as they buy up Mapes, there will be entirely genuine Steinways again
<G>.
Regards,
Fred Sturm
University of New Mexico