Steingraeber

[Richard Brekne]

Am not familiar with this action yet. Couldnt really see enough detail fromt the
picture to be sure I understand the operating principle. Would be fun to see
this thing playing.

Aurelien Barrau wrote:

> Dear Kristinn Leifsson (and dear all !)
>
> Many thanks for the input. But I am not speaking of this magnetic system
> patented by Seiler. I am speaking of another system invented by
> Steingraeber (without any magnet). If you are interested, you can find
> technical information on the web :
>
> http://www.steingraeber.de/
> --> uprights pianos
> --> Modell 130 PS Profi Studio
> and then, read "Repetition facility for pianists" and look at the picture.
>
> Thank you again for taking the time to answer. If you have comments on
> this Steingraeber mechanism, they are welcome!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Aurelien
>
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> On Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Kristinn Leifsson wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > actually it is Seiler that have a patented repelling magnetic addition to
> > their upright action which allows for quicker repetition.
> >
> > It works, but the touch isn´t quite the same as in a grand of course.  A
> > little more jerky, perhaps.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Kristinn Leifsson,
> > Reykjavík, Iceland
> >
> >
> > At 12:41 28.11.2000 +0100, you wrote:
> >
> > >Hi,
> > >
> > >I am also new to this list. May I add another question to the previous
> > >message on Uprights pianos ? I think the only weak point of an upright
> > >when compared to a baby grand is the "touch". On this point, Steingraeber
> > >claims to have a repetition facility giving a touch which is similar to a
> > >grand piano. Is it right ? Any input on this point would be extremely
> > >welcome ! Does it induce more "resistance" ? Any drawbacks ?
> > >
> > >Many thanks, best regards, and sorry for my frenchman english,
> > >
> > >Aurelien
> >
> >

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Richard Brekne
RPT, N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway