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A Possible Touch Weight Solution
By John Del Carlo

Regarding the subject of touch weight and player pianos: a few years
ago I read about a device that specifically targets the touch weight
issue, and it could be installed in any piano, including player pianos.
It is called "Touchrail" and can be found here:
	http://pitchlock.com/touchrail-for-tech 

After contacting the inventor, I ordered one for my 1930 Weber FR Duo-
Art.  I can say that it was very easy to install, and it allowed my
rebuilder to dial in the precise touch weight for every key.   Even
though my Duo-Art system is not working properly yet, the Touchrail has
taken care of any touch-weight issues, and it feels great to play it
manually.  This is a very good solution to the problem, and is cost
effective as well.

As soon as I get the Duo-Art running properly, I will make a few
recordings, so you can hear it in action.  As I recall, the inventor
sold one to an Ampico collector, and he was very happy with the
results, specifically in regards to repetition.

John Del Carlo


(Message sent Sun 20 Jan 2013, 03:51:08 GMT, from time zone GMT-0800.)

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