harvey wrote: > > List, > > In some Euro pianos, I'm aware of what could be considered "minimal > aftertouch". Some may be inclined to say none. My first experience was long > ago with an old Bechstein grand (leather key bushings maybe?). I'm now > faced with an old Ibach that brings back memories of that Bechstein. > Jim Harvey, RPT > Greenwood, SC > harvey@greenwood.net > ________________________ > Greenwood: the land that time forgot. I cannot imagine an Erard action without aftertouch, although better parts in better condition and close regulating can reduce it. Viennese actions have no aftertouch in the usual sense and can be very responsive even with single escapement action. The only double escapement action that I know of without aftertouch would be the Bluthner action, which had a 90 degree spring suspending the hammer instead of a balancier-wippen assembly. It was a beautifully performing action with lower inertia than is possible in the Erard type, but needed frequent regulating of the spring. Sadly, it was discontinued around 1920, probably because so few technicians understood how to regulate it that the existing ones performed badly and got a bad reputation. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has seen it, but I may be the only one who likes it. Paul S. Larudee, RPT Richmond, CA Richmond, CA
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