Yes, topstick tongue (part 26526) is the "short stick". Ebonized means current production satinized. That's a little glossier than in the 70's and 80's, but definitely satin. You should generally assume that any part listed is one that you'll find in a new Steinway, unless specifically noted otherwise. Holly Andrew has been most helpful.Email seems to work best: <HAndrew at steinway.com> BTW, I've heard rumors that New York may be adopting the Hamburg (3-level) topstick. We'll see. Doug On Thu, 17 Sep 2009, Bob Hull wrote: > I need to order a short stick for a Steinway D. In the parts catalog, I see a topstick tongue. Is that the same thing as the short stick? Also, it comes as ebony finished if wanted - I wonder if that will be gloss or satin. If it's high polish I'll have to rub it out to a satin. Steinway parts dept. just had an answering machine and they haven't called back. Bob Hull >
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