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I posted recently about a 1948 Steinway grand with heavy verdigris. After reading all the discussions my question brought up, I think new whippens,shanks and flanges are the way to go. What parts are most commonly purchased these days, OEM or imports and from which sources? I had a shop for many years doing rebuilding, but as I have gotten older I’ve been doing mostly tuning so I haven’t done a full action for several years and I know things change over time.

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Sent: 5/13/2024 12:24:00 AM
From: James Johnson
Subject: Steinway parts.

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I posted recently about a 1948 Steinway grand with heavy verdigris. After reading all the discussions my question brought up, I think new whippens,shanks and flanges are the way to go. What parts are most commonly purchased these days, OEM or imports and from which sources? I had a shop for many years doing rebuilding, but as I have gotten older I’ve been doing mostly tuning so I haven’t done a full action for several years and I know things change over time.

Hi,

Sorry, Wim, OEM, only, while we can still get them.

James,

Brooks carries a limited supply of OEM HS&F for S&S; and does a very credible job of boring, tapering, hanging, &c.

Kind regards.

Horace




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Original Message:
Sent: 5/13/2024 2:07:00 AM
From: Wim Blees
Subject: RE: Steinway parts.

Brooks or Renner

Original Message:
Sent: 5/13/2024 12:24:00 AM
From: James Johnson
Subject: Steinway parts.

Sent from my iPhone
I posted recently about a 1948 Steinway grand with heavy verdigris. After reading all the discussions my question brought up, I think new whippens,shanks and flanges are the way to go. What parts are most commonly purchased these days, OEM or imports and from which sources? I had a shop for many years doing rebuilding, but as I have gotten older I’ve been doing mostly tuning so I haven’t done a full action for several years and I know things change over time.

Hi James,

One source is OEM

Repetitions as well as hammer shanks/flanges are currently in stock at Steinway.

To order, email parts@steinway.com 

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Daniel DeBiasio
Technical Education & Support
ddebiasio@steinway.com
718-267-3229
Steinway & Sons
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-13-2024 00:23
From: James Johnson
Subject: Steinway parts.

Sent from my iPhone
I posted recently about a 1948 Steinway grand with heavy verdigris. After reading all the discussions my question brought up, I think new whippens,shanks and flanges are the way to go. What parts are most commonly purchased these days, OEM or imports and from which sources? I had a shop for many years doing rebuilding, but as I have gotten older I've been doing mostly tuning so I haven't done a full action for several years and I know things change over time.