[pianotech] Kimball Console: Alternate sustain pedal function.

[Garret Traylor]

I have a client with a Kimball console.  She has artificial lower legs.  She
cannot bend her ankles so cannot control the sustain pedal.  She has use of
her upper leg muscles.  Has anyone designed a thigh operated leaver to
engage the sustain pedal?

 

I have considered placing a coil spring under the pedal; strong enough to
counter the weight of her leg.  This way she would be able to use her weak
upper leg muscles to engage the pedal.  Is anyone knowledgeable with springs
to direct me to a proper size and source?

 

Thanks in advance for your input.

 

Kindest Regards,

Garret 

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Garret Traylor - President

High Point Piano & Music Inc.

88-PIANO (336) 887-4266

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