Yes it is another Amplidan type, I'm using my very last
bits and pieces I purchased when I first started to make these copies, I'm
still fascinated by this design, and still amazed how only slight variations
in the construction can alter the "feel" of the key, again I have fitted 7mm
ball races instead of the pin pivots used in the original, there is no doubt
in my mind it does provide a slightly superior action, though some who have
tried them say just the reverse, but we are talking subjective here I think,
also on this key I have used a very heavy piece of steel strip to carry the
contacts, I'm convinced that much of the excellence in the action of these
keys stems from the combination of the gauge of this steel strip the gauge
of the brass strip holding the top contact and the flat and coil
spring tensioners, I have experimented extensively with the design from a
practical home construction point of view and I'm sure this is about as
close as it gets to the original performance without the use of very
expensive tooling.
The main construction of this probably last YUH Amp copy is complete, and
just now requires a few minor bits and pieces, I already have ideas for the next two keys which does NOT include Amplidans :() been there etc... |
