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Hi Pianoguy, I noticed your harsh criticism of the Simplex action fitted to thousands of baby grands and wondered what aspect of the piano is so crap. I read similar derogatory remarks in a tuning book once and apart from the fact that action wear was more pronounced than in roller actions there was...

Yes Barrie I do understand those terms,in fact I think I think I have a fair knowledge of the ins and outs of pianos as I have been fascinated by them since boyhood and I am now 75. I have copies of Reblitz, Floyd Stevens and a marvellous little book called The Modern Piano by Nalder and have borrow...

I have just inherited a Challen baby grand which I would like to have a go at regulating. My local piano shop will only carry out a complete restoration at a cost of &4-5000 which is ten times what I paid for it. None of the books I have bought or borrowed explain how to regulate the Simplex or ...