High(!) touchweight

[Horace Greeley]

Ron,

Could we have a little more information, please?

What parts?  Original?

I certainly like Newton's suggestions, but would like
a little more to go on.

Thanks.

Horace



At 09:03 AM 9/15/1998 -0400, you wrote:
>Here's one to ponder.
>
>We have a 1964 Steinway B, in a piano studio, whose touchweight is
>incredibly high.  Downweight ranges from +68g to 55g.  Return weight is
>high (nothing below 30), and I've confirmed that the centers are free
>(some centerpins working their way out) and keybushings are loose (not
>knocking against each other, but wobbly all the same). The hammers are
>typical S&S issue, shanks and flanges are also NY parts (as opposed to
>Renner). I suspect a leverage problem.
>
>Here's the thing, though. Should I advise the resident of that studio that
>playing that instrument too much (for extended periods without stopping to
>rest) might be doing damage to the pianist?
>
>Ron Torrella, RPT
>Piano Technician
>University of Michigan
>School of Music
> 
Horace Greeley, CNA, MCP, RPT

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