skolnik@ibm.net writes: > On a Mehlin grand I have measured the string height in the middle at 8 > 3/16". The hammer flange center pin is 6 11/16". the difference is 1 1/2", > however, the hammers being replaced measure > 1 15/16", almost 1/2" longer than theoretically correct. The appear to be > original. In the piano they appear to understrike only slightly. David, I don't know this particular model, but for additional explanation you might also look at the rake of the present hammers (are they tipped back toward you?) and the parallel-ness (parallelitudinousness?) of the string plane to the keybed. You might also want to check the geometry generally to see if the stack can be mounted a little lower (are the capstans extended; will lowering the stack make the capstan contact point better or worse w/respect to a line drawn between the bottom of the balance rail pin and the wippen support flange), etc. I think the intent of this action is to make the piano smaller, vertically. My guess is the design won't leave much room for change. Bob Davis
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