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<DIV> DAve</DIV>
<DIV> I find the Abel parts from Brooks to be dimensionally accurate &=
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they have several knuckle palcements > The center pin
location has remained constant, which is important.</DIV>
<DIV> Highly recommend them</DIV>
<DIV> Dale</DIV>
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=2>I have
not usually replaced shanks over the years<BR>when hanging hammers, but am=
upgrading this habit.<BR><BR>I am about to embark on my 3rd set of Steinwa=
y
shank<BR>replacement.<BR>It has a new set of dimensions.<BR><BR>Center of =
drop
screw to centre of CP is 19mm<BR>Centre of screw hole to CP is 24mm.
<BR><BR>Different then the 1901 A2 I have,<BR>different then a Teflon B do=
ne
recently. <BR><BR>My supplier, Pianophile,<BR>has Steinway shanks that mea=
sure
17mm and 22mm. <BR><BR>Questions<BR><BR>1)Does this measurement sound
unusual.19-24<BR>2)Just to prove it....can you tell me what<BR>specific mo=
del
and age this piano is just from<BR>that measurement.<BR>3) Just exactly ho=
w
much grams touch difference does<BR>2mm change make in Steinway's geometry=
here when<BR>mismatched.<BR>4) Whom is everybody using for suppliers on th=
is.
<BR><BR>I shall be studying my Steinway action geometry..... <BR>Why did t=
hey
make the change.<BR>  =
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Dave
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