If there are divots from rocker capstans present on the keysticks, isn't that an indication that the standard capstans (and wippens) are a retro-fit and not factory original? Be sure to confirm the action geometry and lines of convergence (magic lines) on a converted action. I have seen some real butcher jobs. Personally, I kind of like the rocker capstans with the abstracts connecting the keys to the wippens. They give a direct feel and are virtually friction-free. Jurgen Goering On Apr 18, 2008, at 15:08, Andrew Remillard wrote: > > To any all experienced Bechstein folks: > > The patient is mine and is a spec rebuild so that is why I am only now > discovering some interesting features of this creature. > It is a 6' 6" grand and dates from around 1898. A few years ago I > rebuilt an 8' Becky from about 1929. In this model I found rocker > capstans which attached directly to the wippen. (Picture how > replacement plastic elbows work.) > Much to my surprise when we opened up this older model we found > regular capstans. Since my experience with older Bechstiens is > limited, I just figured they used different configurations for > different pianos. Then when we started taking the action apart, what > do we find but plugged holes and divots as one would find with rocker > capstans! Then I take a closer look at the stack and am immediately > impressed with how WN&G everything looks. No labels but I do find > numbers cast into the sides of the brackets just like we usually find > on WN&G brackets. The hammers flanges also look very un-European. That > is no pin in the back of the flange. However, with these observations > aside, if I looked just at the apparent age of the parts I wouldn't > think anything was amiss. > > So...anybody see something like this before? Did Bechstein use a > variety of action set ups thought the years? Even going retro as late > as the 1920's? -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 1917 bytes Desc: not available Url : https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/pianotech.php/attachments/20080418/17f7b070/attachment.bin
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