knuckle size/ knuckle mounting distance

Erwinspiano@aol.com Erwinspiano@aol.com
Tue, 28 Jun 2005 19:14:01 EDT


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I think we're saying the same thing with slightly different  words.
  Dale

The problem with  Steinway pianos is that the key ratios are all over the=20
place so you can=E2=80=99t  assume a particular knuckle dimension will work=20=
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particular vintage.  You need to measure each one  individually.  I find it=20=
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 exception that a 17 mm knuckle does not work and the action requires a=20
shorter  dimension.  The Ronsen hammers made with the light maple moldings t=
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be lighter than the Steinway hammers whose moldings are denser wood, though=20=
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the relative amounts of felt on the hammers can change that.  =20
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David  Love
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