Front punchings

[Richard Brekne]

Jack Houweling wrote:

> Hello
>  
> Back in November Andre was talking about his Front Punchings and was 
> going to send out some samples and sets.  I am interested in them but 
> would like to get an update on their effectiveness.
>  
> Thanks,
> Jack Houweling

I took five sets with me last time I was down there.  I am very happy 
with them. They yeild a very nice feel to the key bottoming out... 
pleasant kind of firmness.  Not the kind of thing I used to pay much 
attention to but that sensation varies quite a bit more then perhaps 
many are aware of.  There are also other concerns relating to the 
condition of the punchings that we have disscussed several times so I 
wont go into them again here. But the set that I've had on longest is on 
a Steinway B that sees perhaps 20 hours a week relative hard usage. They 
still perform as new after over a year now.

Andre will be glad to send you some I'm sure. These are his babies :)

Cheers
RicB