Haines Action,, for real.

[gordon stelter]

Thanks, Jack!
     Why doesn't someone produce the Hickman action
today ?????
     thump

--- JWyatt1492@aol.com wrote:
> Hello to All,
> 
>    The action we are discussing is a real
> 1931 Haines Action.  This effort was to
> cut the cost of Pianos at that time.  Namely 
> the depression  (as in 27% unemployment)
> 
>    Haines was not alone in this effort. The 
> M. Schultz  and the Kimbler Co. of Germany
> also attempted to built double escapement 
> actions  more cheaply.  These three were 
> actually put into production.
> 
>   Thump!!   The " Hickman" Action was the 
> reverse of this mind set. 
>  
>    American  (Aeolian)  in essence said dam
> the cost  we want the best performing action 
> ever built.  We want wide dynamic range, we 
> want  it to work each and every blow for certain.
> It must be durable and easy to service 
>  
>    At this time they had  Stoddard, Church and
> Hickman working on this.  They were successful
> but the timing could not have worse. The Depression.
>     
> 
>     ALL   of the action  models mentioned   above
> (plus
> twenty two others) in  working  form will be in the 
> Foundation Museum at the 2005 Convention in Kansas
>  City. 
>    
>    All of you who do not come to the National
> Conventions
> and avail yourself of the knowledge and skills
> taught there
> are  not only doing yourself but also your
> profession a 
> great disservice. 
>  
>    I watch the reaction and interest of the people
> light up
> when a subject like this comes up.  And to think
> most of 
> this will be in our  Foundation  Museum  within a
> short time. 
>          
>            Real knowledge is a bankable commodity.
> 
> Regards, to All 
> and to our profession
> Jack Wyatt                      
> 


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