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If that were me, I would consider a different bridge with lower overall height and maybe a different footprint before removing the neck. You could fill those bushing holes and probably cover them with the right bridge. I'm not an expert, but I'd try that way before taking the neck off.

Thanks for the advice everyone. David, that is a very informative article, but way more work than I want to undertake at this point. I primarily want a functioning piano for my son to learn on....it is a nice bonus that this one sounds great and looks beautiful, too. If my son progresses such that h...

Here's a pic of the broken hammer.

Hi all: I bought a nice old piano about a year ago. I got a good deal on a Steinway upright. Recently, one of the hammers broke off. The shaft split. I think that key suffered a sudden blow from a flying object. The piano is in the basement (it is humidity controlled), and my son is 10 years old so....