With all due respect, back atcha! In my original post, I stated that I had done tests that showed me that the Hexagonal shanks do change the tone. This tone change was in the direction I didn't like. It is my personal opinion that the maximum wall for volume of pianos has been reached. Even though, our population is getting deafer and the noise levels are increasing, the only thing that can be added to the Piano is a brassier, harsher tone. IMO, this is were the current consensus of "improvements" by the manufacturers is wrong. They somehow equate Loud, Shrill, Clanky, Jangely, etc., with carrying power and it is my opinion that this just aint so. So, I LIKE ROUND SHANKS! Besides the Hexagonal shanks have more mass/weight than round. The one thing that, almost everyone is talking about, is reducing mass and increasing playability. The Hexagonal shanks are just one cog in the wheel, IMHO. I hope this answers your question of why. Regards, Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon)
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