hammer shanks

[Tom Servinsky]

These shanks were remarkably well.  I have installed about 20 sets and no
problems have yet occur on any of them. My biggest concern was shank
breakage.
  This configuration works the best with pianos 6ft and under.  Touch weight
improves dramatically and tonal output is enhanced.
Wally Brooks has done his homework and has road tested the tapered
configuration. You can trust his judgment in these matters.
Tom Servinsky, RPT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert A. Anderson" <fandango@dakotacom.net>
To: "Pianotech Digest" <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2001 2:50 PM
Subject: hammer shanks


> I bought a set of Brooks "Encore" sh & fl recently. When I opened the
> box, I was surprised to see that the whole set had narrowed shanks. I've
> heard one comment to the effect that this was an improvement that
> cleared up some tonal problems in the bass. I haven't hung the hammers
> yet, so I don't have any impressions to offer. I wonder if any of you
> have had any experience with these shanks that you would share with the
> list?
>
> Bob Anderson
> Tucson, AZ
>