Steinway A lyre sticks

[bases-loaded@juno.com]

HI Susan -

I have a 1940 L in my shop whose lyre sticks measure 23 " in length.  The
round end is as you described, and the other end is square, measuring
7/8" each face.

If this sounds right, I could send you a tracing.

Mark Potter
bases-loaded@juno.com

On Mon, 08 May 2000 04:39:53 -0700 Susan Kline <sckline@home.com> writes:
> Hello, all
> 
> I just removed an aging Pianocorder system from a 1941
> Steinway A. Now I have to make new lyre sticks, since
> the originals were cut off about halfway up, to make
> room for the long box holding the stack.
> 
> So, I have the lower ends as models, which is a start,
> at least, but I have to work out the details for the
> rest.
> 
> Can anyone tell me the normal length (about 22.5"?),
> and whether it was standard, or varied a little bit?
> Also, is the top end square or rounded? The bottom
> ends are square and gently tapered, ending with a
> little ridge, and then are turned round for the last
> two inches or so. Are the top ends like this, or a
> different shape?
> 
> Thankful for any info ....
> 
> Susan