k&c grand

[Terry]

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I don't know the Steinway M touchweight characteristics (they all have =
their own personality!), but sure, you can always make an action play =
"stiffer". Just add or remove some lead in the keys. First regulate =
friction - here's a great chance to have a nice amount of friction in =
your hammer shank flanges - and not have to consider increased friction =
here a problem at the end of the key. You would need to decide how much =
of an increase in touchweight you want in the form of downweight (DW), =
and how much in the form of inertia. If you decrease the front weight =
(FW) of the keys, the static DW of the keys will increase and thus feel =
stiffer when playing softly. If you add lead to both the front and rear =
of the key, you can increase inertia without increasing FW. If you add =
lead to the rear of the key, you will increase both DW and inertia. I =
think manipulation of FW to get your desired DW and inertia will be the =
key (pun intended) for you.

This all assumes that action geometry is good, etc., etc.  Are you =
familiar with Stanwood Touchweight Design principles?

While not being any sort of fabulous piano, if the piano is in excellent =
condition and looks real nice, the $3K is not overpriced - but perhaps =
at the very upper limit of reasonable (if it needs work, then subtract =
as appropriate).=20

FWIW: I helped my son's piano teacher buy a 1960s Knabe (Aeolian) baby =
grand that was in very good condition (excellent for its age - was a =
one-owner (little old lady)) - likely a similar piano - I think she paid =
about $1,200 for it - but she got a very good deal - the owner was dead =
and didn't drive a very hard bargain. The teacher then went and sold her =
1920s worn-out, banged-up, but quite playable (for the non-demanding =
pianist) Aeolian microgrand for $1,600.

Terry Farrell
  Hi Folks,

  Got a call from a client looking to buy a 1966 K&C baby grand. Student =
takes lessons on a Steinway M and wants the K&C to play more like the =
Steinway. I'm thinking a little stiffer perhaps. Wants to know if this =
can be done / they are looking to spend $3k on this instrument (sounds =
overpriced to me).

  Thanks in advance for the input.

  Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano
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