At 08:00 AM 7/17/99 -0400, you wrote: > > >Regarding the hammer butts again, if they are the original butts then they are >probably worn to some degree and it is very unlikely you will be able to >regulate the letoff/escapement to factory specs for a new piano. You'll just >have to make the best comprise you can come up with, back off the letoff and >increase the key dip slightly. You are probably more aware of the condition >then your customer will be. > >Of course, if they are new butts, then refer to Robert's comments. > >John Gunderson, Neptune City, NJ Thanks John. Yes the buckskin is worn. However, I have not had trouble regulating with other pianos in a similar condition. There is no customer involved here. I was given the piano by someone wanting to dispose of it. Terry Beckingham
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