I have done a fair amount of research into pedal extenders. It seems like there are five main models out there:
Hidrau AP22
Piano pedal extender AP22
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Benchworld P2: Benchworld P2 PE Wooden Piano Pedal Extender - Pedals - Accessories - Pianos & Keyboards | Cosmo Music
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| Benchworld P2 PE Wooden Piano Pedal Extender - Pedals - Accessories - Pianos & Keyboards | Cosmo Music |
| Model: P2-PE Designed with strong sturdy platform. This pedal's height is adjustable from 5.5" to 9" as measured from the floor. Simply turn the knob to adjust the height. It fits all makes of pianos including upright and grand pianos. There are |
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CPS Imports PED-01: Piano Pedal Extender (Adjustable Piano Foot-Pedal Stool)
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| CPS Imports - piano pedal extender (adjustable piano foot pedal stool). Your source for piano pedal extenders and pedal extension at competitive prices. |
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DPH PE-2:
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Pianotek PED-23
The only one that I have experience with was the Benchworld P2, as it is easily available in Canada. I had some issues with it, primarily around leverage. I did some modifications that improved it and when I spoke with Benchworld about it it sounded like they were going to take the ideas to the factory. I see that they are out of stock right now, so hopefully the next batch will be improved. If it is interesting to anyone, I would be happy to explain this in more detail.
Probably the most important consideration in getting a pedal extender is the maximum and minimum height. The Pianotek one is really just for very small children, whereas the PE-2 can raise the pedals to as low as 2.5" high, so it can be used by a much greater range of height.That model is also quite a bit more portable than most of the others. Also, some are adjustable to a few specific heights,whereas others can be adjusted to any level within their range.
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Peter Stevenson RPT
P.S. Piano Service
Prince George BC
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-13-2017 01:26
From: Neil Vanderschaaf
Subject: piano pedal extender for Steinway
My wife teaches piano and uses one that looks almost exactly like your picture except that it only has the 2 outside pedals. When I saw this post, I asked her about it and she said that it works OK. Her only complaint was that it tends to slide around when the children use it (now that I know that, I may try replacing the felt on the bottom of it with rubber that grips the wood floor it sits on). She teaches (and uses this) on a Steinway Model L.
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Neil Vanderschaaf
Round Rock TX
512-577-1840
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Sent: 02-11-2017 17:34
From: David Love
Subject: piano pedal extender for Steinway
Anyone have any experience with products for extending pedals for small children (steinway piano). I never purchased one and so have no experience on which ones work and which don't.
This is one I found Piano Pedal Extender (Adjustable Piano Foot-Pedal Stool)| Cpsimports | remove preview |
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Thanks in advance.
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David Love RPT
www.davidlovepianos.com
davidlovepianos@comcast.net
415 407 8320
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