[pianotech] Ludwig Feigel Piano/Viennese Action Information Request

[JWyatt1492 at aol.com]

Hello Pat,
 
       The reason these hammers are covered with  leather is 
that when the hammer strikes the string it  blocks and slides 
a little this is the " let off ".  It was thought then that the  leather
would last longer. 
 
    If you press the key down very slowly you can easily see  it 
slide on the string. I have found that most of these pianos were 
not and were not intended to be  " loud "  by today's  standards.
   Most of these actions were built by  ether  "Stein" or "Walther"
 
     If  I ever voiced these hammers up, I would treat  the felt without 
touching the leather or be prepared to replace the leather. 
 
   I wish you success 
   Jack Wyatt
 
 
 
In a message dated 3/13/2011 1:55:50 A.M. Central Daylight Time,  
pcpoulson at sbcglobal.net writes:

 


Hello All: I have taken on the project of  bringing a 1910 Ludwig Feigel 6' 
grand back to playing condition. It is  actually in very good condition 
considering it's age, tuneable with a good  soundboard and pinblock. It has 
what I believe is a Viennese action, with  leather covered hammers. I have no 
idea as to how this would be regulated, or  how to voice the hammers. The 
soft leather gives the piano a very dull tone,  so I hope to be able to 
brighten them up. I don't know if the leather covering  is original or not. I will 
start by easing the keys, which are all tight on  their balance pins. Where 
to go from there? 
Thanks for your help.
Patrick C. Poulson
Registered Piano  Technician
530-265-1983

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