Patrick writes:
<< howabout Steinway actually take an interest in one of the few things
their competitors are better at, and change the system to make it similar
to lets say... Yamaha! -
Greetings,
The Steinway lyre system is easily the most solid pedal assembly I have
seen. Its rigidity and connection with the instrument are what they are
because of its construction. I wish all pianos would take the trouble and expense
to put performance first. I have yet to see a screwed on bracket stand up to
heavy use without loosening.
The Steinway system is also simple to install, no need for extra arms.
Just a simple wooden wedge will hold the pedal box up so that the plates are
engaged while you install the sticks. It is then a piece of cake to simply
hold the una corda lever out of the way and slide the whole thing back 1 inch.
This is easy and the results are bullet-proof.
Ed Foote RPT
http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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