Dear list, I've just received a second set of shanks/flanges from my favourite parts supplier, for a D that should have been on stage two weeks ago. The first set was too loose, and returned. The second set is worse. I am reluctant to re-pin a brand new set of shanks (all!), and turn them immediatley into a "used" set. I had just given the original (1988) S&S their "last" pinning (2 years ago), carefully balancing friction within a gram, section to section. I loathe having to take one "pinning" out of the "performance" life of this set, "right out of the box!" Replacement flanges for other instruments (including S&S) have been just fine (sortable for even friction). Was I spoiled, or should I expect quality parts from a quality supplier? FYI, the tightest flange of this set swings 10-11 times with replacement hammer #01, and 19-20 times with hammer #65! I have a performance piano to put back in service, any advice? much thanks, Mark Cramer, RPT Brandon University
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