[Files] Steinway Hammer Rest Rail

[William R. Monroe]

As an addendum, of course I will try fitting standard wippens from my parts kits and see what happens - no doubt the best way to know for sure.  Just was curious if anyone had seen this before in a S&S.  As I look at it more, it looks like it's probably a retrofit by some creative tech to create a soft pedal.  It looks like aluminum angle with wood rail and various felts.  I don't have the instrument to look at the trapwork, just the action.

William R. Monroe

  Hey List,


  New one on me.  I've just taken in an action for rebuild from a S&S M, ca.
  1930.  The hammer rest rail is solid - and pivots (see photos).  What's the
  scoop?  Is this original, or an alteration.  It would seem like a
  "soft-pedal" type of mechanism.  Anyone know if there is a problem
  converting to standard wippens?


  Thanks for your collective wisdom,
  William R. Monroe



  Photos at:


  http://tinyurl.com/2qpwz2


  https://www.moypiano.com/ptg/files/2007-October/000297.html
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