On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 5:37 PM, martin cipolla <pianodoctor at msn.com> wrote: > My client has developed arthrits and needs to have the action quite a bit > lighter on her > 5` 3`` Yamaha Grand. This is not something I have done before and would > appreciate any suggestions on how to lighten the touch for her. > Thanks, > Marty > > ------------------------------ > Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. Get it now.<http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222984/direct/01/> > Hi Martin, I've been following this thread when I had the chance for the last few days. I haven't noticed anyone suggest what I've been thinking, replace the capstans with the new WNG Anodized Aluminum ones they're about 1/3 the mass of brass although if memory serves the Yammies usually have stainless capstans but the aluminum wouls still lighten the touch some. I'm sure the guys at WNG could give you some figures of how much and while you're at it find out if their composite backchecks would lighten the load more. The capstans shouldn't be that pricey, the backchecks might be but it's free to check on it. Mike -- I intend to live forever. So far, so good. Steven Wright Michael Magness Magness Piano Service 608-786-4404 www.IFixPianos.com email mike at ifixpianos.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://ptg.org/pipermail/pianotech.php/attachments/20100108/e553325b/attachment.htm>
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