Ric, Hi David. Looks like you are getting some different readings this time around. One of the problems with Stanwoods approach is the reliance on taking really consistant UW/DW readings. Friction and regulation problems tend to muck up the picture a lot and it takes a lot of practice for many to get consistant readings. Of course consistant UW/DW readings is rather alpha and omega to the whole process. When I was first learning this I started taking the same 10 sample notes and measured 3-4 times a day inbetween doing other things. I was suprised to see how different each set of measurements read out. As to the Key Ratio. A higher ratio key will require more work at the key front, but you will move whatever is at the capstan a greater distance. This also means that for the same speed of key front movment the capstan will move faster (as it moves a greater distance in the same period of time). Lower the key ratio and your finger will have an easier job of it, but you dont get as much movement distance wise (and hence speed wise) at the capstan. Cheers RicB I did the numbers again: R #1 6.0 #2 5.8 #9 5.9 #10 6.0 #16 5.4 #17 5.8 #28 5.7 #29 5.7 #40 5.5 #41 5.6 #52 5.7 #53 6.0 #64 5.7 #65 5.3 #76 5.6 #77 6.1 #87 5.5 #88 5.3 Averages out to 5.7 Looks like the bass needs the balance rail shimming...17 note bass. Is a higher Key ratio mean better or worse leverage? 5.5 vs 6.0 David Ilvedson, RPT Pacifica, CA 94044
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