[CAUT] Rebuilding a Yamaha without Yamaha action parts

[Michael Magness]

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Shelley <srbanders at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Thank you so much for the info about Collodion!
>
> I have a question regarding rebuilding a Yamaha C5 action circa 1980.  This
> piano is in a small performance hall.  It is time to replace all of the
> action parts.  The piano is always ‘miked’.
> Has anyone used parts and hammers not from Yamaha to success in this
> situation?  I really don’t relish paying those high costs and needling until
> I need physical therapy!  Are there parts and hammers that are particularly
> recommended by those of you who have a broader experience than I?
> For home use I have used the Renner blues, the best Ronson’s of 4 years
> ago,  and the Encore Wurtzen from Wally Brooks to great success.  What about
> in a hall?
> Wippens?
>
> Your input would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Shelley
>
>
> On 10/5/10 6:06 PM, "bdshull" <bdshull at aol.com> wrote:
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> Sent from my HTC Tilt™ 2, a Windows® phone from AT&T
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> *From: *Israel Stein <custos3 at comcast.net>
> *Sent: *Tuesday, October 05, 2010 3:48 PM
> *To: *CAUT at ptg.org
> *Subject: *[CAUT] Collodion source
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I redid the shanks, flanges & hammers on a C5 last summer. It was located in
a high school with a swimming pool indoors so I chose to use the WN&G carbon
fiber shanks & flanges w/Abel SP hammers.
I've had many compliments on the piano since.

Mike
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Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
608-786-4404
www.IFixPianos.com <http://www.ifixpianos.com/>
email mike at ifixpianos.com
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