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<DIV>I'm lumping 1098s and the little bit smaller consoles =
together.</DIV>
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<DIV>Some. Some. Some. "...<EM><U><STRONG>some</STRONG></U></EM> =
Steinway grand
pianos exhibit (verdigris, Teflon action centers, poor action geometry), =
I have
much respect for their grand pianos."</DIV>
<DIV><BR>My understanding is that much of that is related to the =
hand-fitted
pinblock (that is also fitted to the case) that in turn
<U><EM><STRONG>CAN</STRONG></EM></U> cause small variations in the plate =
location, and then when the action stack is installed, it may be located =
too far
forward or toward the rear from optimal, and then of course the capstans =
are
likewise poorly located. On <STRONG><EM><U>SOME</U></EM></STRONG> of =
their grand
pianos. I believe that is one of the reasons why you see David Stanwood, =
et. al.
sometimes moving capstan lines.</DIV>
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<DIV>Terry Farrell</DIV>
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<DIV>----- Original Message -----
<DIV>From: "Richard Brekne" <<A
href="mailto:Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no">Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no</=
A>></DIV>
<DIV>To: <<A =
href="mailto:pianotech@ptg.org">pianotech@ptg.org</A>></DIV>
<DIV>Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 10:40 AM</DIV>
<DIV>Subject: Re: 1969 Steinway L CBS?</DIV></DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>> Well, its nice to know that you are talking strictly =
about
one model of<BR>> Steinway instruments, and an upright at that. I got =
the
feeling that the<BR>> discussion carried on by others was a bit more
inclusive then that. But<BR>> seriously Terry. I have seen at least a =
hundred
1098's in my years over<BR>> there, and never ran into the severe =
problems
you talk about. Certainly<BR>> not more then I see in other decently =
put
together instruments. So all I<BR>> can say is that my own experience =
with
these instruments is quite<BR>> different then yours. While I am not =
a
particular fan of so called high<BR>> end uprights to begin with, I =
certainly
wouldnt hesitate in recommending<BR>> the fine Steinway name to
anyone.<BR>> <BR>> btw... where is it well documented that =
Steinway grands
have "poor<BR>> action geometry" ?<BR>> <BR>> RicB<BR>>
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