<HTML>In a message dated 11/12/02 4:38:55 PM Central Standard Time, Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no writes: <BLOCKQUOTE TYPE=CITE style="BORDER-LEFT: #0000ff 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px">What I am curious about is whether or not it is a smart idea to retrofit other pianos with this kind of insert. Any ideas, thoughts ? RicB </BLOCKQUOTE> I guess it could work. But it is my understanding that the reason Steinway did it this way, is to accommodate the individual assembly of each Steinway grand. In other words, in other instruments there is a more accurate hammer line at the time of manufacturing, and therefore, it's not necessary to move the action in and out to get the best tone. Wim </HTML>