Bechstein Rocker Capstan

[David Love]

Newton, Jon, Richard, et al:


The reason I was considering it was because of the general condition of the
wippens, strength of the rep spring, need for repining, button replacement,
servicability, awkwardness in rebalancing with new set of hammers and shanks
to be put on.  However, with so many comments similar to this I think I will
reconsider and examine more carefully reconditioning and keeping the
original.  Thanks.

David Love


----- Original Message -----
From: "Newton Hunt" <nhunt@optonline.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: March 13, 2002 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: Bechstein Rocker Capstan


> WHy?
>
> With the wippen and the key linked together there is a delicacy of touch
> that is difficult to reproduce with a capstan.  I have seen Baldwins as
> late as the '30s with that arrangement.  They are a pain but my
> experience is that the actions are very light and very fast.
>
> Newton
>
> > David Love wrote:
> >
> > I am considering converting a Bechstein Rocker Arm capstan arrangement
> > (1910, IV) to a standard capstan configuration.  Any suggestions or
> > warnings before I pursue it further.
> >
> > David Love
> >
>