[CAUT] Killer half-octave

[johnsond]

So... I went and added one of those Tone Resonators to my parts order 
that went out this morning. I've got a D from the 60's with the same 
need that I planned new hammers for this summer anyway. Sounds like it's 
easy enough to try- and pretty much risk free.

thanks Eric-

dennis.
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Wolfley, Eric (wolfleel) wrote:
>
> Hi Dave,
>
> I’ve installed Treble Tone Resonators on 3 NY Ds here at the 
> Conservatory and my experience is this:
>
> On the instrument which needed help the most it drastically improved 
> the tone in the 5^th and 6^th octaves to the point where it 
> successfully competes with the best instruments here.
>
> On the instrument which was OK but not great, it improved it a little.
>
> On the instrument which didn’t really need it, I can’t tell if it made 
> any difference. I just wanted to see if it would make it even better.
>
> On a weak instrument I would recommend giving it a try. As you said, 
> $155 is an affordable experiment with potential for great return. I 
> bought a Hitachi 12” flexible shaft tool ($20, I think) for my 
> cordless drill to be able to drill in tight quarters as you will need 
> to be doing. You have to buy drill bits that have the hex quick 
> release base to use the flexible shaft tool as well.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Eric
>
> Eric Wolfley, RPT
> Head Piano Technician
> Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
> University of Cincinnati
>
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