Monthly Archives: May 2012

Steinway Hammer Strike Position

Posted on May 31, 2012 by benfairlightedwards

Once everything – regulating, tuning, voicing – is done, then the hammer strike position can be checked and, if necessary, moved. Just as plucking the strings on a guitar in various positions along their length produces a varying tone (close … Continue reading →

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Steinway String Spacing

Posted on May 14, 2012 by benfairlightedwards

In the Capo Tasto sections, strings must be aligned with their corresponding hammers. As long as the Capo Tasto has been correctly shaped and smoothened before re-stringing, the strings (even under tension) can easily be tapped left/right with a suitable … Continue reading →

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Steinway String Levelling

Posted on May 14, 2012 by benfairlightedwards

Once re-strung, the adjustments begin: Levelling the unisons is vital for hammer strike and damper seating. Using a stringing hook, each string is lifted enough to correct the residual string wire curvature, releasing the pressure towards its agraffe. A metal … Continue reading →

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Steinway Capo Tasto

Posted on May 9, 2012 by benfairlightedwards

The Capo Tasto (plate pressure bar) is central to Steinway’s bright, open treble. When re-stringing, it’s thus essential to re-dress the actual pressure points along the Capo Tasto. This close-up pic shows (not very well reflected in the small mirror) … Continue reading →

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