Drop

[Bradley M. Snook]

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Thank you to all who posted comments about setting the drop; I've been =
taking some time to think things through. I understand that drop is =
related to other factors of regulation, but I am still confused as to =
the best possible situation (i.e., what is the best amount of drop, and =
what is that based on). My goal is to go from a standard means of =
setting drop, to a more advanced level of regulation. Basically, I would =
like to know what can be gained from cheating on either side of the =
standard.

This is what I have noticed:
-A small amount of drop will lessen the "feel" of aftertouch, and a =
larger amount will increase the "feel" of aftertouch. [I understand that =
aftertouch is not defined by the sensation of touch]

-A larger amount of drop will increase the chances of the hammers =
checking properly, which also allows for springs to be set slightly =
higher.

-A small amount of drop will slightly increase repetition (i.e., the =
jack can slip under the knuckle with less return of the key).


Any more advice?

Bradley M. Snook




  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Wimblees@aol.com=20
  To: pianotech@ptg.org=20
  Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 9:42 AM
  Subject: Re: Drop


  In a message dated 10/31/02 7:47:47 PM Central Standard Time, =
bradley@rice.edu writes:


    Can someone please help me better understand drop? I understand all =
the basics; what I would like know is what can be gained or sacrificed =
with slight deviations from the standard. My question relates =
specifically to concert level pianos.
     =20
    At this point I am just setting the drop so that repetition arm =
touches the drop screw at the same time that the jack tender touches the =
letoff button.

    Bradley M. Snook
     =20




  That's the correct adjustment. But since you can't see that happening, =
without craning your neck, the best way to make that adjustment is to =
press the key down, past let off, and let the hammer drop about 1/16".=20

  Wim=20

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