hammer voicing

[DBHersh@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-07-01 08:32:40 EDT, you write:

> Last summer, when Steinway chief technician
>Ron Conors spoke at the national seminar, he pointed out that in the
>Steinway basement they do not attempt to make the hammer shift so far that
>it completely misses the left string--this can produce the kind of sound you
>describe.  Just a slight shift is usually all that is necessary to provide a
>contrast in tone color.

Charles and Pianotech,
   I'm just curious, if the above situation is the norm, then why does
Steinway bother to favor the hammer to the treble side? Is it just to reduce
the amount of pedal travel? I've seen alot of brand new Steinways right out
of the box and it is obvious that favoring one side is what they are aiming
for. Do they do the same for brand new C&A pianos? Just wondering.
Doug Hershberger