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<DIV><FONT size=3> <STRONG>List</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> While putting the final hours on a n=
ewly
bellied D I did an experiment.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> I had installed the usual Thick gre=
en
punching a while back prior to receiving the New Oorebeck front r=
ail
punching's. So I listened to the sound of F-4 carefully, checked the dip , t=
hen
changed to the new ones, checked the dip , played the note & t=
he
sound suddenly came together with more power and clarity than the first
punching. The solidity under my finger was firm and sure.</STRONG></FONT></D=
IV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> Thinking it to be an
anomally I changed back to the green ones. The Sound diminsihed &
lacked focus. Well ,I did this a bout three times on the same note with the =
same
result. I then checked a bass note f-1 with the same
effect. </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> I'd say the new
puncing has a similar beneficial yet cumulative effect much =
like
to mating & hammers to & leveling strings</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> I placed the green punching between =
two
pieces of thin maple & put a calipers on each side. The compression with=
<U>modest force</U> would change easily as much as .030. The white new punch=
ing
only .010.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> Considering all this, since&nb=
sp;the
key is where the power is generated it needs to have a precise stoppin=
g
moment. If not after touch can change to a depth of .420 even with an initia=
l
dip setting of .390 .(which is my preferred dip in Steinways whenever possib=
le.)
</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> Think of the distance in excessive jack t=
ravel
especially on parts with a narrow window for jack movement & also it's
effect on slowing repitition performance. With the white punchings a fa=
r
more dependable dip /touch can be assured.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3> Think of the improvement in SOUND
Baby!!!!!!!!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> I noticed no change in noise e=
ven
though this is a pressed felt & not woven.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3><STRONG> I immediately changed the entire set &=
tomorrow or Friday I'll have a chance to hear & feel the whole
piano.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3> Regards</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3> Dale
Erwin</FONT></STRONG></DIV></FONT></BODY></HTML>