Chrome schlome, it matters not one whit as long as the workmanship is there and the pin quality is there. If it is good work then leave it the way it is. Bechsteins are funny critters, they have all sorts of strangenesses in them. The very high treble can be a real problem of getting the hammers to strike the strings properly because the space they have to travel in is very restrictive. If they work don't mess with them because 1/10 mm can make them not work. Their plates can be real strange as well. Not at all consistent with really odd string heights. Also hammer angles to shanks can vary widely. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Replacing pin blocks is an incredible chore because they are integrated into the sides to make the whole front of the piano one unit. THey usually tune very nicely and if you do regulate it it should come out quite good. Usually very low friction. They usually don't tolerate fools well. Knowing this going in you can manage them quite easily. Newton
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