Steingraeber

[Aurelien Barrau]

Dear Richard,

Thank's for your message ! Yes, I agree, it is nearly impossible to
understand how it works from the tiny picture. I have heard some extremely
positive comments on this mechanism from serious retailers (and I have a
deep respect for Steingraeber) but I have not tried it myself.

Regards,

Aurelien

On Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Richard Brekne wrote:

> Am not familiar with this action yet. Couldnt really see enough detail fromt the
> picture to be sure I understand the operating principle. Would be fun to see
> this thing playing.
> 
> Aurelien Barrau wrote:
> 
> > Dear Kristinn Leifsson (and dear all !)
> >
> > Many thanks for the input. But I am not speaking of this magnetic system
> > patented by Seiler. I am speaking of another system invented by
> > Steingraeber (without any magnet). If you are interested, you can find
> > technical information on the web :
> >
> > http://www.steingraeber.de/
> > --> uprights pianos
> > --> Modell 130 PS Profi Studio
> > and then, read "Repetition facility for pianists" and look at the picture.
> >
> > Thank you again for taking the time to answer. If you have comments on
> > this Steingraeber mechanism, they are welcome!
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Aurelien
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------
> >
> > On Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Kristinn Leifsson wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > actually it is Seiler that have a patented repelling magnetic addition to
> > > their upright action which allows for quicker repetition.
> > >
> > > It works, but the touch isn´t quite the same as in a grand of course.  A
> > > little more jerky, perhaps.
> > >
> > > Sincerely,
> > >
> > > Kristinn Leifsson,
> > > Reykjavík, Iceland
> > >
> > >
> > > At 12:41 28.11.2000 +0100, you wrote:
> > >
> > > >Hi,
> > > >
> > > >I am also new to this list. May I add another question to the previous
> > > >message on Uprights pianos ? I think the only weak point of an upright
> > > >when compared to a baby grand is the "touch". On this point, Steingraeber
> > > >claims to have a repetition facility giving a touch which is similar to a
> > > >grand piano. Is it right ? Any input on this point would be extremely
> > > >welcome ! Does it induce more "resistance" ? Any drawbacks ?
> > > >
> > > >Many thanks, best regards, and sorry for my frenchman english,
> > > >
> > > >Aurelien
> > >
> > >
> 
> --
> Richard Brekne
> RPT, N.P.T.F.
> Bergen, Norway
> 
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