S&S naturals

[Wimblees@aol.com]

In a message dated 97-01-24 10:39:06 EST, you write:

>Is it true that the new Steinway keyboards have a slightly longer head to
>the naturals?  More than one player has asked me if their perception is
>correct, but since I donŐt see as many brand new ones anymore I didnŐt
>know what to say.
>
>
>Dennis Johnson
>St. Olaf College



I just replaced a set of keytops on a Steinway, and I had to readjust the jig
I use so that the overhang wasn't as long as on other pianos. I didn't
measure it, but I would say the front part of a Steinway about 1 mm longer.

Willem Blees RPT
St. Louis.