Plenty of good suggestion here regarding this piano in this thread:
A good regulation to start.
Cheating the dampers slightly late the "lighten" the feel.
I'd also do a friction analysis after your regulation to find your "tight" spots and work those keys to even or smooth out the friction numbers.
If it is still not light enough contact Pitch Lock about a Touchrail.
I would also continue the conversation with the pianist. They may be perceiving "heavy touch" with too mellow tone of something to that effect. What are they have a hard time accomplishing/expressing with the way they piano feels or sounds? Is it not loud enough? Is hard to get into the "brass section" of the piano?
It maybe a voicing job in disguise. Especially after 15 years. Just food for thought.
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Gregory Cheng
Warminster PA
267-994-5742
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-06-2020 16:29
From: Lorelle Nelson
Subject: Key weight adjustment on 1923 Steinway O
About 15 years ago, I sold this 1923 Steinway O to a musical friend. I had replaced the action parts, including hammers, shanks, flanges, wippens and the damper system. He liked the touch at that time, and so did other pianists who did house concerts on it. It was a little heavier than I prefer, but within normal limits. Now he requests a lighter touch.
We're hoping for a solution that is financially feasible. What are my options? Are there Journal articles to read? Where to get key leads? Other advice ? Thanks !
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Lorelle Nelson
Las Vegas NV
702-645-1027
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