steinway shank question

A440A@aol.com A440A@aol.com
Fri Dec 3 15:06 MST 1999


Charles writes: 
<< pre-'84 is also produced at the NYC factory, but has a 15.5 mm knuckle set

>The latter shank will require more counter weight in the key (or a 
>helper spring on the rep), but permits a shallower dip and wider blow. >>

Greetings, 
   It may require that extra weight or spring, but it could be that what that 
action really wants is a small hammer? 
Regards, 
Ed Foote 


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