Hi, Lance, I think that number might be just a little short. I am pretty sure that the actual "spec" (to the extent that concept really means anything) is 7.5" measured at note 62. (It's nice to use metric measurements, and all, but an O of that vintage was not built using them.) Best. Horace Quoting llafargue <llafargue@charter.net>: > Thanks to Mark and Ed. I have lots of lead work to "undo", but I think > I'm on my way to finding the right parts, etc. I appreciate it! > > Lance Lafargue, RPT > LAFARGUE PIANOS > New Orleans Chapter, PTG > 985.72P.IANO > llafargue@charter.net > > -----Original Message----- > From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org] On Behalf Of > Mark Cramer > Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 10:10 AM > To: College and University Technicians > Subject: RE: Steinway O string height > > Hi Lance, > > here are the numbers from a 1911 model O: > > string heights: 19.8 - 19.8 cm; Bass > 18.9 + .15 cm; Tenor - Treble > > center-pin heights: 14.7cm / 14.7cm > > best regards, > Mark Cramer, > Brandon University > > > > > > ----Original Message----- > From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of > llafargue > Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 6:07 PM > To: caut@ptg.org > Cc: Charles K. Ball > Subject: Steinway O string height > List, > I have walked into a Steinway O rebuild (1901) midway to help another > tech and to make a long story shorter.. I have no string height > measurements (plate is pulled) and I'm thinking I need that to > measure/weigh for new parts. Key leads have been removed/added over the > years, so I am particularly concerned about ordering the best parts > (knuckle location, hammer weight, etc). I know plate locations varied, > etc., but I'm ignorant as to how much variation there was over the years > with string height, etc. Anyone have a clue where I should head?? I > measured a 20 year old L, but don't know if that is in the ballpark > (seems low). Thanks. > > Lance Lafargue, RPT > LAFARGUE PIANOS > New Orleans Chapter, PTG > 985.72P.IANO > llafargue@charter.net > >
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