> I always buy my Steinway parts from Steinway in New York, but >specify Hamburg parts whenever available in their parts list, such as for >shanks with flanges, hammers, and wippens. They cost more but the quality >has been excellent -- including no problems with loose pinnings. As long as you are careful not to mix the parts. Putting Hamburg reps under NY shanks can result in a heavy touch due to dimensional anomalies. NY reps under Hamburg shanks can do the opposite. John Musselwhite, RPT musselj@cadvision.com
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