[pianotech] Steinway back checks

[Ron Nossaman]

On 9/10/2012 11:11 AM, Larry Fisher RPT wrote:
> Old Steinway grand.
> These back checks are shorter than current designs.  I’m curious to know
> what’s the best way to “improve” these back checks  ....... recover or
> replace.

If they're in the right place at the right height, recovering is the 
"moving right along" least adventuresome. If you replace, check out the 
WN&G replacements to see if they'll fit. Nice little back checks that 
give you all kinds of sostenuto clearance if the wire length works.


> I’ve also
> considered using my drill press as a back check extractor and installer.

Works fine. Hint: unplugging trumps "reach for switch" reflex, and 
eliminates most stationary panic shop Tarantella episodes.
Ron N