Eliot Lee wrote: > Hi List, > > I have a request to rebuild, or preferably replace a Kranich & > Bach, 6' Grand action. > > It has really odd wippens which I don't think are in the Renner > parts kit. The angle of the jack is different and the wippen flange is > horizontal instead of vertical. > > Has any list member had experience replacing these wippens? If so > where did you get your parts? Kranich & Bach has had some strange variations. I think I've seen about three different types of unique actions in these including two that had the let-off capstan on the jack heal instead of on the rail. Don't ask. Anyway, I've never seen any of these things work well- no wonder they're not in business anymore. As I recall from memory the action spread appeared well enough that modern parts could possibly work but you would need to replace everything including the hammer shanks/wippens. You will need to try various combinations from the ol' Renner kit and see what you can come up with. You may find yourself completely re-weighing off the keyboard later. If it is just too bizare you may have to start from scratch. For a Kranich & Bach I seriously doubt it's worth it. Rob Goodale, RPT
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