[Files] Steinway Hammer Rest Rail

[J Patrick Draine]

While the aluminum angle piece does suggest it was refurbished comparatively
recently, I suspect that the piano was originally fitted with a player or
reproducer system (which would be apparent if you carefully inspected the
instrument for clues). Are the keys extra long? I have encountered this
hammer rail raising "soft pedal" device in other grands, especially those
which had been originally outfitted with player/reproducer mechanisms.Patrick
Draine

On 10/28/07, William R. Monroe <pianotech at a440piano.net> wrote:
>
>  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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