<html> <body> At 06:44 PM 4/8/2005, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite="">We all know that Steinway pianos, both verticals and grands are noted for their heavy touch. I am rebuilding a 1975 console that has an extemely heavy touch. Does anyone on the list have any suggestions for easing the touch?   Roy Czekay,   Milwaukee, WI</blockquote> Roy, No, we don't all know that they are noted for the heavy touch.  What ever gives you that idea - one piano? Some ideas of things to consider on this one: Damper lift (spoons) too early Damper springs too strong Wippen cushion wear Corrosion or burrs on capstans Graphite on the hammer butts Worn key bushings / corroded key pins The list could be made longer, but you didn't really quantify what heavy means in this case.  Measure up and down weight (with the damper pedal pressed) on some sample notes, then post the numbers here. Don Mannino RPT </body> </html>