new flanges on old Steinway

Newton Hunt nhunt@jagat.com
Tue, 18 Jan 2000 09:22:50 -0500


> 
> Hi Robin,
> 
>         Why new flanges and not just new wippens?  Just curious!!
> 
> Dale Fox
> 

Me too!!

Geometry problems would not be a problem in this regard here but if
the flanges are bad then other more fragile parts need replacement as
well.  If you are trying to get rid of verdigris then replace the
wippen because that is the ONLY way to rid yourself and the piano of
this problem.

		Newton


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