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<DIV>I got this response from the inventor of the magnetic system used by =
Fazioli and others. His new invention</DIV>
<DIV>or application of magnets to piano action is called "Magnetic =
Friction Reduction". This is viewable at</DIV>
<DIV>the inventor's website as peviously posted. The new information is =
about retrofitting an action</DIV>
<DIV>to this system.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>While the cost is less than the previous system used in the Fazioli, =
it seems to me it would be less costly if replacing whippens to go with =
the new Turbo-whippens w/assist springs, rather than buy a set of new =
whippens, and this retrofit kit, and have to retrofit each whippen AND =
hammer shank. I think as nice as it sounds, I'll have to pass. Until =
someone manufactures replacement parts w/the magnets already installed, =
at</DIV>
<DIV>a price comparable to a set of turbo whippens, I don't think =
this is a cost effective way to go. Maybe one</DIV>
<DIV>of you deep pockets guys will give it a try and report back?</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Anyhow, here's the hot poop on this hot and magnetic topic:</DIV>
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<DIV>The MFR system is indeed available as retrofit kit. The retrofit kit =
contains magnets, magnets already glued on the adjustment screws, two =
magnet positioning tools and glue. An mounting instruction manual is also =
available and will be send by e- mail. The price is Euro 600,00, exclusive =
transportation costs. The estimated time needed to install the system is =
about 1 or 2 working days. The kit can be ordered by the firm Evert Snel: =
e-mail: info@evertsnel.nl I hope I have sufficiently informed you, if not =
let me know. Best regards, Hans Velo <NOFILL>H.J. Velo Prins Bernhardlaan =
68 3738 DR Maartensdijk The Netherlands tel.: ++31 (0)346 211820 fax.: =
++31 (0)346 211820 </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>http:/home.hetnet.nl/~velo68 </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>This transmission contains information belonging to H.J. Velo and may =
be confidential and/or legally privileged. </DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
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<DIV>FYI,</DIV>
<DIV>Richard Adkins</DIV>
<DIV>Coe College </DIV>
<DIV>Cedar Rapids, IA</DIV></BODY></HTML>