C88 Hammer Position

[Tony Caught]

Hi Terry,

Long time no write. Actually 1/16 is more like it. some like it even higher
but the top notes from C88 at 1/16 to C76 at 1/10 then to F69 at 1/8 should
sound about right.
Try just marking the strings at 1/8 on A0 and C88 on 1/16 and see where the
top treble lays when measured.  If you set C88 at 1/8, you can always heat
the and bend the shanks and raise the hammer strike point to find the sweet
spot for your self.

Regards

Tony Caught


----- Original Message -----
From: "Farrell" <mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2001 11:02 AM
Subject: C88 Hammer Position


> Hi List. I am installing a new action in an old upright. I need to
determine
> the best position for hammer height on C88. On a grand, I have the luxury
of
> moving the action in and out to find best sound. How is this best done on
an
> upright? Is there a general optimal position? Wally Brooks says 1/8" down
> from top termination. I realize he is quite knowledgable - and I will
follow
> his advice if I get no further input, but I wondered if there were any
> differing opinions. The speaking length on C88 is 50.5 mm. Or should I put
a
> hammer on C88 a bit on the low side and just lift the action up and down
> trying to find a best height (seems like things could get out of hand - so
> to speak). Thanks
>
> Terry Farrell
>
>