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Keys, whippens, hammers, shanks, and dampers comprise the action. As a key is depres- |
Contrary to what the government tells you, ALL people are NOT created equal. That's why car seats are adjustable! A child's hand is half the size of an adult's. Though there are limitations, an action can be |
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"Tweaked" to favor one particular size and style of performer. E.G. If the hammer line is set a little closer to the strings, the distance the key has to travel can be reduced. If the keys feel to light, the counter weight can be reduced, or another weight ![]() Once regulated, the estimated 12,000 action components are relentlessly pounded. Each time the key bottoms out, it compresses the keybed felt a little bit. Every time the hammer slams into the string, it gets cut and distorted a little bit. With each seasonal change, the wooden components warp just a little bit. Over time, these “Little Bits” add up to “A Lot”. At some point The hammers need reshaping (Filing) and the entire action should to be re- regulated. With normal wear and tear, once a decade would be adequate maintenance. Eventually, the parts wear out and have to be replaced. That happens around the age of 50. |
Usually the first thing that gets replaced are the key- |
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