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#1
Recently purchased a 1974 MK 1 and would like to set its action optimally. Key dip is consistent across the piano at 3/8in, but the lowest and highest octaves sit ~ an 1/8 in higher than the middle of the keyboard. I can see that the action rail has been shimmed on either end of the piano. It seems like this would be the cause. Should I try removing these shims? If I do, it seems like it will throw my key dip off.

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#2
Hey Dr. M,

I've been working on an early 70's Mk1 (no bump mod). The other night I shimmed the action rail in an attempt to increase key depth. It worked, but also seemed to lighten the action significantly. Is it possible that your piano has been shimmed under the action rail?