{"title":"Custom Top Action and Damper Action","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"custom-damper-action","title":"WNG Custom Damper Action","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan color=\"fee9aa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Options Should I Choose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions regarding what options to order with or how to order your damper action, please download the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/custom_backaction_process.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCustom Back Action Process instructions\u003c\/a\u003e. You can specify a custom damper action by following these steps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) If you want WNG to supply damper heads and wires you will need to: - Establish the number of dampers in the piano. - Establish the number of bass dampers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Determine which flange rail to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) Determine Underlever Flange Types (with or without springs), Sostenuto Tab height, Spoon Length, and Leading Pattern. (Custom leading pattern available at extra cost).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) Determine whether or not you wish WNG to supply a sostenuto rod installation kit. Please note that this costs an additional $75.00.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you drill and tap aluminum rails?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrilling and tapping aluminium isn't difficult, but it is different than wood. You'll need aluminium tapping fluid, a 3.3 drill bit, and a M4.7 thread tap before you can start drilling. Please note that WNG \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003edoes not include these materials with its damper actions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e. However, you don't have access to or can't find them, WNG offers them in a kit or you can buy them individually via the links below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.wessellnickelandgross.com\/products\/scale-stick-kitindex.php\/tools\/drill-bits\/tapping-fluid.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1. Aluminum Tapping Fluid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.wessellnickelandgross.com\/products\/scale-stick-kitindex.php\/tools\/drill-bits\/3-3mm-drill-bit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2. 3.3 Drill Bit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.wessellnickelandgross.com\/products\/scale-stick-kitindex.php\/tools\/drill-bits\/m4-7mm-thread-tap.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3. M4.7mm Thread Tap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.wessellnickelandgross.com\/products\/scale-stick-kitindex.php\/tools\/drill-bits\/damper-action-tapping-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4. Damper hole tapping kit (includes all of the above)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need a scale stick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo complete your order of an Assembled Custom Damper Action, you will need to send WNG a completed Scale Stick. For information on how to order a Scale Stick Kit and instructions on how to use it, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.wessellnickelandgross.com\/products\/scale-stick-kitindex.php\/tools\/misc-tools\/scale-stick-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScale Stick page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: All scale sticks should be sent to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWessell, Nickel, and Gross\n\u003cbr\u003eATTN: Chris\n\u003cbr\u003e11290 Point East Drive\n\u003cbr\u003eRancho Cordova, CA 95742\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Help\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe damper action installation is broken into several parts. You can read each of the segments below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/1%20Select%20%20order%20the%20correct%20damper%20action%20%20procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1. Selecting the correct WNG damper action\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/2%20Create%20a%20damper%20action%20scale%20stick%20from%20the%20ends%20of%20keys%20-%20Procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2. Create a damper action scale stick from the back of the keys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/3%20Drill%20WNG%20damper%20flange%20rail%20-%20Procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3. Drill the WNG damper flange rail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/4%20Drill%20WNG%20damper%20sustain%20tray%20-%20Procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4. Drill the WNG damper sustain tray\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/5%20Assemble%20Damper%20Action%20-%20Procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e5. Assemble the damper action\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/6%20Installing%20the%20new%20WNG%20damper%20action%20-%20Procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e6. Install the damper action\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/7%20Determine%20Underlever%20Center%20Height%20Using%20Half%20Stroke%20Principles%20-%20Procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7. Determine underlever center height using half stroke principles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/WNG%20Sostenuto%20Installation%20Procedure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSostenuto Installation Procedure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/install_hspring.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRepetition Helper Spring Installation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wessell, Nickel \u0026 Gross","offers":[{"title":"Unassembled","offer_id":41760215335077,"sku":"06-5802","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":41760215302309,"sku":"06-5801","price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8471\/9013\/files\/WNG-custom-damper-action.png?v=1755110668"},{"product_id":"assembled-grand-piano-top-action","title":"WNG Custom Grand Top Action","description":"\u003cp\u003e*\u003cb\u003ePlease note that custom parts are \u003cu\u003enon-refundable\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.* To order an Assembled Top Action you can use the online ordering form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo You Need A Scale Stick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Wessell, Nickel \u0026amp; Gross drills and assembles the rails as part of this product. Please create a scale stick using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/pdfs\/How%20to%20create%20a%20damper%20action%20scale%20stick.pdf\" data-mce-target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWNG's instructions\u003c\/a\u003e and send it to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWessell, Nickel \u0026amp; Gross\u003cbr\u003e11290 Point East Drive \u003cbr\u003eRancho Cordova, CA 95742\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on Scale Sticks and how to order a Scale Stick Kit, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/store.wessellnickelandgross.com\/products\/scale-stick-kit\" data-mce-target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScale Stick page\u003c\/a\u003e. To download our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wessellnickelandgross.com\/store\/programs\/HammerMotionCalculator.exe\" data-mce-target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHammer Motion Calculator, click here\u003c\/a\u003e. Please note that you will need the .NET 4.0 framework installed on your computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll scale sticks should be sent to 4111 N. Freeway Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95834 suite 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the Assembled Grand Piano Hammer (Top) Action is a custom-made product and will take approximately 6-8 weeks to ship to the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Wessell, Nickel \u0026 Gross","offers":[{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":42350431862949,"sku":"06-5800","price":3330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8471\/9013\/files\/WNGTopAction.jpg?v=1755110728"},{"product_id":"back-action-assembly-hardware-kit-thick-rail","title":"Back Action Assembly Hardware Kit (Thick Rail)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack Action Assembly Hardware Kit (Thick Rail) contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Pitman Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Bushing Cloth 9.5\" x 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Dowel 0.5\" x 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Dense Green Felt Key End Punchings 5\/8\" x 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Mounting Screws #10 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Mounting Screws #10 x 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Pitman Block Screw #4 x 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Large Wooden Mounting Blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wessell, Nickel \u0026 Gross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47550486380709,"sku":"06-5855","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8471\/9013\/files\/BackActionAssemblyHardwareKit_ThickRail.jpg?v=1772650798"},{"product_id":"back-action-assembly-hardware-kit-thin-rail","title":"Back Action Assembly Hardware Kit (Thin Rail)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBack Action Assembly Hardware Kit (Thin Rail) contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Pitman Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Bushing Cloth 9.5\" x 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Dowel 0.5\" x 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Dense Green Felt Key End Punchings 5\/8\" x 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Mounting Screws #10 x 2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Mounting Screws #10 x 1.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Pitman Block Screw #4 x 3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Large Wooden Mounting Blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Small Center Mounting Block (Thin rail only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wessell, Nickel \u0026 Gross","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47550595367077,"sku":"06-5856","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8471\/9013\/files\/BackActionAssemblyHardwareKit_ThinRail.jpg?v=1772651384"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8471\/9013\/collections\/WNGTopAction.jpg?v=1755191466","url":"https:\/\/store.wessellnickelandgross.com\/collections\/custom-top-action-and-damper-action.oembed","provider":"Wessell, Nickel \u0026 Gross","version":"1.0","type":"link"}