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  • 1.  WN&G Sostenuto Kit - comments?

    Posted 08-01-2018 11:02
    I need to replace the missing Sostenuto components on a 1920's Baldwin, and the WN&G Sostenuto kit appears to be a very well crafted option (rather than continuing to work to source vintage parts).

    Wessell, Nickel & Gross Sostenuto Kit

    Have any of you had first hand experience installing this kit?
    Any specific recommendations/tips you can offer?

    thank you

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    Daniel Petrzelka
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  • 2.  RE: WN&G Sostenuto Kit - comments?

    Registered Piano Technician
    Posted 08-01-2018 11:12
    Greetings,
       Yes, I have installed these, and they seem to be a solid, final, fix.  One thing I haven't been able to figure out is how to put one on a Steinway M, as there is no place to attach the necessary anchor on the belly rail, (plate in the way).  

       Before ordering, I would ascertain that you have enough room around the sostenuto trap work to mount the brackets.  Also, the use of an anti-fouling fluid like "Tap-magic" is essential when tapping, and also a safety margin, when working with the aluminum rail.  
    Regards,

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    Ed Foote RPT
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  • 3.  RE: WN&G Sostenuto Kit - comments?

    Posted 08-01-2018 12:01
    Thank you Ed. 
    I'll take a photo and measurements around the Sostenuto trap work to be sure I have the necessary mounting space.

    A great reminder on the tapping fluid. I'm fortunate to have a small machine shop at home, and our family has a full machine shop just down the road. A9 aluminum tapping/cutting fluid is a smell I know well.

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    Daniel Petrzelka

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