STEINWAY B TOUCHWEIGHT

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 roger  writes:

<< Take a close look at the friction issue first, 10.5 to 11gms 
may just cure all problems, Start by fitting the keys, and polishing the key 
pins and calstans,  Then 
burnish some Teflon on the knuckles.
Check weight again.
I would also polish and lub the rep sting and slot.<<


    Greetings,  
The first thing I would do would be to check the hammershank pinning.  I'll 
bet a brand new mute that you will find 90% of the problem right there.  This 
isn't uncommon on new Steinways.  There will be the occasional whippen center 
that is also too tight, they are easy to check with all the hammersshanks 
removed. (just turn the stack on its back and watch them swing).  
   I have had several instances of excessively tight pinning on these pianos. 
Once repaired,( I repin them), the springs can be softened a great deal and 
most of the "heaviness" is gone. This, of course, doesn't address erratic SW or 
FW, but the correct friction makes a phenomenal improvement.  It is also a 
good time to do a regulation, since you will have a bit of spacing and traveling 
to do.   
Good luck, 
Ed Foote RPT 
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/
www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html
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