David Love/Tight action centers

[Delwin D Fandrich]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Driscoll" <tomtuner@mediaone.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: August 28, 2001 12:18 PM
Subject: Re: David Love/Tight action centers


>
> From: Delwin D Fandrich <pianobuilders@olynet.com>
> To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
>
> SNIP > The use of graphite as a so-called 'lubricant' on action cloth was
a
> bad
> > idea when first conceived and one that has not improved over the years.
>
>
>      Del and list,
>         I was called in to evaluate a new S&S L last year . This piano had
> very tight centers and I was advised not to ream by this  steinway dealers
> head tech . He told me they would get very loose as the piano played in.
>     The piano was purchased and is receiving service from the dealer as
per
> the usual arrangement. I eventually will be servicing this piano,and I'm
> wondering if these parts have been treated like the renner's or are they
> possibly made by Renner.   Thanks, Tom Driscoll
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------

To the best of my knowledge S&S has not used Renner action parts for several
years. I would assume that the action parts in the piano in question were
made by S&S. Since I do not yet have any experience with the new "new" S&S
action parts I would follow the advice of someone who has until--or
unless--my own personal experience teaches me otherwise.

Regards,

Del