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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi all,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Just looking for any advice or a method for
determining hammer pitch. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The piano is a 1929 Knabe 5'8" grand that was
rebuilt in the late 1970s with really big hammers. The hammers are resting
on the rail and there is 1 3/4" strike distance. The shanks were replaced
also--sort of an interesting job was done to modify the flanges (there is a cut
out) to fit the rail. I looked briefly at the piano, noticed it doesn't
check well, but didn't take the time to determine the problem in checking
(oops). I talked with Ray at Ronsen and he said the pitch of the hammers
varied. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My experience in action rebuilding is limited and
this is the first time I've run into an already rebuilt action that needs
to be replaced (one that's not a Steinway, anyway). Can anyone point
me in the direction of or, tell me where to find the information of what to do
when you don't have the original hammers and need to determine what the
pitch should be? </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Barbara Richmond, RPT</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>near Peoria, Illinois</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>